Opel Astra 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 52 litres | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 1 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 4 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 11 400 | |
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