Opel Astra 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 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. 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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