BMW 3 series 1991 vs Opel Astra 1998
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.8 | 1.2 - 2.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 193 HP | 65 - 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 - 280 NM | 110 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15 seconds | 8.8 - 17 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 10.0 | 4.6 - 9.3 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 - 145 mm (4.3 - 5.7 inches) | 130 - 160 mm (5.1 - 6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 32 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1180 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`755 | ~ 1`661 | |
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| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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