Opel Astra 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 10 200 | |
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