BMW 3 series 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 74 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.7 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 980 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4800 | |
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