BMW 3 series 2002 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 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`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above 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 (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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