The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 7 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped with front wheel drive.
BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
5.03 m
4.11 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 92 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 15 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1180 litres
BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 130 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.