BMW 3 series 2004 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 980 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) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 22 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 70 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 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): | 2`025 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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