Have to say the Astra is super impressive for getting that close to the megane, a true rival
Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy vs Opel Astra OPC
| Category | Opel Astra OPC (J) | Megane RS 265 Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 265 / 261 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 360 / 266 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1541 / 3397 | 1403 / 3093 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 182 / 179 | 189 / 186 |
| Average price | €37,000 | €31,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Opel Astra OPC (J) | Megane RS 265 Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.6 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.6 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.9 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.9 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.2 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.9 s | 17.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.7 s | 22.0 s |
| 1000 m | 26.7 s | 25.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.2 s | 13.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 10.2 s @ 84.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.0 s | 14.2 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.8 s @ 123.0 mph | 23.5 s @ 123.7 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Opel Astra OPC (J) | Megane RS 265 Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.7 s | 8.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.9 s | 10.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.2 s | 13.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.4 s | 17.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.8 s | 4.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.2 s | 17.6 s |
| 30 - 70 mph | 5.4 s | 5.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Opel Astra OPC (J) | Megane RS 265 Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 126 m (413 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (465 ft) | 138 m (452 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 9 m (29 ft) | 9 m (28 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (154 ft) | 47 m (156 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Opel Astra OPC (J) | Megane RS 265 Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 262 kph (163 mph) | 254 kph (158 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 68.2 kph (42.4 mph) | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) | 6.2 l/100 km (38 mpg US / 46 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Opel Astra OPC (J) | Megane RS 265 Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Megane RS 265 Trophy is the fastest by a small margin.
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