Two cars, one duel: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer meets Renault Mégane.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £, while the Renault Mégane costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8580 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Mégane: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.
As for range, the Renault Mégane performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 452 km, about 39 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a slight edge – offering 225 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls a bit stronger with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is distinct lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1719 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers distinct more room – 597 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 208 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs somewhat better – up to 1634 L, which is about 302 L more than the Renault Mégane.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer somewhat takes the win – 497 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.
Overall, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
detailsThe Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.
details|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
26500 - 41800 £
|
Price
35100 - 38500 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
81 - 413 km
|
Electric Range
452 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 - 137 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Estate
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
|
Curb weight
1719 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
|
Trunk capacity
389 L
|
|
Length
4642 mm
|
Length
4200 mm
|
|
Width
1860 mm
|
Width
1783 mm
|
|
Height
1443 - 1481 mm
|
Height
1505 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1332 L
|
|
Payload
413 - 497 kg
|
Payload
446 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
|
Power HP
218 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 11 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.40 s
|
|
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
|
Max Speed
160 km/h
|
|
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
|
Torque
300 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
|
Power kW
160 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2023 - 2025
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, C, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Vauxhall
|
Brand
Renault
|
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.