Renault Megane Cabriolet (1999 – 2003) vs Opel Astra 5 Doors (1998 – 2004): specs compared
The Opel Astra 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 147 hp against 140 hp. The Renault Megane Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 8.8 s. 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 6.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,045 kg against 1,090 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Megane Cabriolet
1999 – 2003
|
Opel
Astra 5 Doors
1998 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1998 – 2004 |
| Body style | Convertible | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 23 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 140 hp | 65 – 147 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 200 Nm | 110 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 11.4 s | 8.8 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 210 km/h | 163 – 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 7.6 L/100 km | 4.6 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,079 mm | 4,110 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,155 kg | 1,045 – 1,255 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.