Opel Astra H or Renault Megane III?

2004–2010 vs 2008–2016 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Astra H 4,587 mm, Megane III 4,559 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Astra H 500 l, Megane III 524 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra H 4.7 l/100 km, Megane III 4 l/100 km.
Power: Astra H 59–177 kW, Megane III 66–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra H 22 items (Essentia), Megane III 24 items (Authentique).
On Autodrom: Megane III from €7,000 (1 listing); no Astra H is listed right now.

Opel Astra H2004–2010 · 13 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane III2008–2016 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra H2004–2010no listings	Renault Megane III2008–20161 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,249 mm–4,587 mm	Length4,295 mm–4,559 mm
Width	Width1,753 mm–1,804 mm	Width1,808 mm–1,848 mm
Height	Height1,432 mm–1,467 mm	Height1,435 mm–1,507 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,614 mm–2,703 mm	Wheelbase2,636 mm–2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–500 l	Trunk volume344 l–524 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,394 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2010	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines14
Power	Power59–177 kW (80–241 hp)	Power66–195 kW (90–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 90	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TCe 265 RS
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed255 km/h
Trim levelsEssentia · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Essentia	Items in the base trim24 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Cosmo	Items in the top trim42 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
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 System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra H or Renault Megane III?

Length: Opel Astra H 4,587 mm, Renault Megane III 4,559 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,703 mm. Boot: 500 vs 524 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra H or Renault Megane III?

The most frugal Opel Astra H uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 90); the most frugal Renault Megane III 4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra H or Renault Megane III?

The strongest Opel Astra H makes 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC); the strongest Renault Megane III 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TCe 265 RS).

Other comparisons

Astra H vs Volkswagen Golf V Astra H vs Škoda Octavia II (1Z)Astra H vs Peugeot 308 I (T7)Megane III vs Peugeot 308 I (T7)Megane III vs Hyundai i30 (GD)Megane III vs Volkswagen Golf VII Compare cars →