Opel Astra G or Renault Megane I?

1998–2004 vs 1995–2002 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Coupe/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Astra G 4,288 mm, Megane I 4,430 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Astra G 5 l/100 km, Megane I 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Astra G 55–147 kW, Megane I 47–108 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra G 17 items (Club), Megane I 12 items (RL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Astra G1998–2004 · 11 engines · Club, Comfort, Elegance, NjoySpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane I1995–2002 · 12 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra G1998–2004no listings	Renault Megane I1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,110 mm–4,288 mm	Length4,129 mm–4,430 mm
Width	Width1,709 mm	Width1,698 mm–1,699 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,392 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,606 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume370 l–500 l	Trunk volume340 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,110 kg–1,345 kg	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,265 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2004	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power55–147 kW (75–200 hp)	Power47–108 kW (64–147 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.7 DTI	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 16V Coach
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsClub · RL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Club	Items in the base trim12 · RL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Edition	Items in the top trim25 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra G or Renault Megane I?

Length: Renault Megane I 4,430 mm, Opel Astra G 4,288 mm (a 142 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,606 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra G or Renault Megane I?

The most frugal Opel Astra G uses 5 l/100 km (1.7 DTI); the most frugal Renault Megane I 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 dTi).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra G or Renault Megane I?

The strongest Opel Astra G makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC); the strongest Renault Megane I 108 kW (147 hp) (2.0 16V Coach).

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