2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Opel Astra and 2007 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
