BMW 3 series 1999 vs Opel Astra 1998
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BMW 3 series
1999 - 2003
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BMW 318Ci | 118 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318Ci | 118 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 328Ci | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328Ci | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra
1998 - 2004
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Opel Astra 1.2i-16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 1.6i | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 1.6i | 75 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Opel Astra 1.6i | 84 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Opel Astra 1.6i | 84 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 1.6i-16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 1.6i-16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi | 80 HP | Diesel | Manual
Opel Astra 1.7 DTi | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual
Opel Astra 1.7 TD | 68 HP | Diesel | Manual
Opel Astra 1.8i-16V | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 1.8i-16V | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Opel Astra 1.8i-16V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 1.8i-16V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Opel Astra 2.0 DTi-16V | 101 HP | Diesel | Manual
Opel Astra 2.0 Di-16V | 82 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Opel Astra 2.0 Di-16V | 82 HP | Diesel | Manual
Opel Astra 2.0i-16V | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 2.0i-16V | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Opel Astra 2.2 DTi-16V | 125 HP | Diesel | Manual
Opel Astra 2.2i-16V | 147 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 2.2i-16V | 147 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Opel Astra 1.4 Ecotec 16V | 90 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Opel Astra 1.4 Ecotec 16V | 90 HP | Petrol | Manual
Opel Astra 1.2 16V | 65 HP | Petrol | Manual
Body:
Coupe Hatchback
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:
1.8 - 3.0 (petrol) 1.2 - 2.2 (petrol, diesel)
Performance
Power:
116 - 231 HP 65 - 147 HP
Torque:
175 - 300 NM 110 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.5 - 12 seconds 8.8 - 17 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1 - 10.0 4.6 - 9.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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:
4.49 m 4.11 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.71 m
Height:
1.37 m 1.42 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 38 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
410 litres 370 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
no data 1180 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra.
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`878 ~ 1`661
Safety:
Quality:
below average
average
Average price (€):
2600 1000
Rating in user reviews:
7.7 /10
7.5 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
only petrol engines available roomier boot better manoeuvrability
Opel Astra has
petrol and diesel engines available lower fuel consumption for petrol engines fewer faults lower price
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