Opel Astra L or Renault Megane IV?

2021–present vs 2016–2024 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Astra L 4,642 mm, Megane IV 4,625 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Astra L 597 l, Megane IV 389 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra L 1.2 l/100 km, Megane IV 1.5 l/100 km.
Power: Astra L 81–165 kW, Megane IV 66–221 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra L 32 items (Edition), Megane IV 29 items (Life).
On Autodrom: Megane IV from €4,050 (1 listing); no Astra L is listed right now.

Opel Astra L2021–present · 11 engines · Edition, Elegance, GS, GS LineSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane IV2016–2024 · 13 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €4,050 →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra L2021–presentno listings	Renault Megane IV2016–20241 listing · from €4,050
Dimensions
Length	Length4,374 mm–4,642 mm	Length4,359 mm–4,625 mm
Width	Width1,860 mm	Width1,814 mm–1,875 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,480 mm	Height1,427 mm–1,458 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,675 mm–2,732 mm	Wheelbase2,669 mm–2,712 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume352 l–597 l	Trunk volume294 l–389 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,690 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,528 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l–52 l	Fuel tank39 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2016–2024
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines13
Power	Power81–165 kW (110–224 hp)	Power66–221 kW (90–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid, Electric	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.2 l/100 km · 1.6 Hybrid 180	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 1.6 E-Tech 160 Grandtour
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · GSe 1.6 Hybrid 225	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · 1.8 TCe 300 RS Trophy
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed260 km/h
Trim levelsEdition · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Edition	Items in the base trim29 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · GS	Items in the top trim45 · Intens
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 12
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,050

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra L or Renault Megane IV?

Length: Opel Astra L 4,642 mm, Renault Megane IV 4,625 mm (a 17 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,732 vs 2,712 mm. Boot: 597 vs 389 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra L or Renault Megane IV?

The most frugal Opel Astra L uses 1.2 l/100 km (1.6 Hybrid 180); the most frugal Renault Megane IV 1.5 l/100 km (1.6 E-Tech 160 Grandtour).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra L or Renault Megane IV?

The strongest Opel Astra L makes 165 kW (224 hp) (GSe 1.6 Hybrid 225); the strongest Renault Megane IV 221 kW (300 hp) (1.8 TCe 300 RS Trophy).

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