Opel Antara 2007 vs BMW X3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Antara engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Antara could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 350'000 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 Antara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW X3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Antara is 1 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Antara is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Antara has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the Opel Antara 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 BMW X3 (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Antara is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means Opel Antara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Antara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Antara, so Opel Antara quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6400 | |
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