Opel Astra 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 74 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 5 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 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9400 | |
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