Opel Astra 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 980 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 9 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 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 22 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 70 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 | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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