BMW 3 series 2018 vs Opel Astra 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 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: | 2`160 kg | 1`985 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`650 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 625 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 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 | 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 (€): | 21 200 | 6200 | |
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