BMW 3 series 2001 vs Opel Astra 2007

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BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Opel Astra
2007 - 2010
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/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: 1.8 - 2.51.2 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 115 - 192 HP90 - 180 HP
Torque: 175 - 330 NM125 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 - 12 seconds8.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 9.55.1 - 7.8
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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!

Dimensions

Length: 4.26 m4.52 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.41 m1.50 m
BMW 3 series is 26 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 310 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1100 litres1590 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 190 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 490 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 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`874~ 1`915
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 22002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.1/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • better manoeuvrability
Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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