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 0.1 litres less 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:
140 - 141 mm (5.5 - 5.6 inches)
160 mm (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:
4.53 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.50 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
1590 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 205 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
