Opel Astra 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| 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: | 10.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 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 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1630 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 520 kg | |
| Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 6000 | 20 400 | |
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