The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 24,700

€ 21,400

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104
169.1
104.8
172
169.1 in
Length
172 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.91 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BZ
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22 mpg
city
56 mpg
40 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
484 mi
Range
806 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
145.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft