Opel Astra 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 101 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 62 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 850 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: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | 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. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 500 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1385 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 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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