Opel Astra 1998 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Astra) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 95 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite less power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.9 | |
| Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 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: | 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 7 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 87 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.9 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 7 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so BMW 7 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 6600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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