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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 192 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
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 (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 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 | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
