BMW 3 series 2018 vs Opel Astra 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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 |
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: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 7800 | |
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