BMW 3 series 1995 vs Opel Astra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.5 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 940 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 10 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | no data | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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