Car comparison

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTecvsRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Astra K

1.6 EcoTec

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Renault Megane IV

GT 1.6 Energy TCe

205 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Most powerful
    205 hp
    153 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    384 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTecRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
200hp149kW
205hp153kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,275kg2,811lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,924kg4,242lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,662mm105in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
370L
384L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,247L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
48L
50L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTecRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCePowerTorque
  • Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec4,700-5,500 rpm1,700-4,700 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTecRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
30.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
200 hp
149 kW
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe has 5 hp more than Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
1,392 kg
3,069 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec7.0 s
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe7.1 s

Although Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe has more power, Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
787 km
489 mi
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
200 hp
149 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.0 s
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTecRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Astra K 1.6 EcoTecRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 117 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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