Opel Astra 5 Doors (1998 – 2004) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (1996 – 1999): specs compared

Both offer around 147 hp at most. The Opel Astra 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 214 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Renault Megane 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 990 kg against 1,045 kg. The Opel Astra 5 Doors dates from 1998 – 2004, the Renault Megane 5 Doors from 1996 – 1999.

Specification Opel Astra 5 Doors Opel Astra 5 Doors 1998 – 2004 Renault Megane 5 Doors Renault Megane 5 Doors 1996 – 1999
Overview
Origin Germany France
Documented years 1998 – 2004 1996 – 1999
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 23 8
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 65 – 147 hp 65 – 150 hp
Torque 110 – 280 Nm 105 – 200 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.8 – 17.0 s 8.7 – 16.5 s
Top speed 163 – 214 km/h 160 – 210 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.6 – 9.3 L/100 km 5.2 – 9.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,110 mm 4,130 mm
Width 1,709 mm 1,699 – 1,700 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,611 mm 2,580 – 2,581 mm
Curb weight 1,045 – 1,255 kg 990 – 1,130 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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