Opel Astra 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
|
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
| By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used also on BMW 1 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: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Opel Astra and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1385 litres | |
|
Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 80 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 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Astra has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |