Opel Astra 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.8 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 710 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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 | 4.53 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 2 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 | 1385 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`000 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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