BMW 3 series 2005 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: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 930 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: | 390'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 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: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 3 series and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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