BMW 3 series 2018 vs Opel Astra 2015
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.0 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 3 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 374 HP | 105 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 580 NM | 170 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 8.9 seconds | 7.7 - 12.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Opel Astra. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.9 - 7.6 | 3.9 - 5.9 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`266 kg | ~ 1`926 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`704 kg | ~ 1`305 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 562 kg | ~ 621 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 6200 | |
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