BMW 3 Series Compact (2001 – 2005) vs Opel Astra Coupe (2000 – 2006): specs compared

Both offer around 192 hp at most. The BMW 3 Series Compact is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 7.5 s. The Opel Astra Coupe has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 235 km/h. The BMW 3 Series Compact uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. The Opel Astra Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,275 kg.

Specification BMW 3 Series Compact BMW 3 Series Compact 2001 – 2005 Opel Astra Coupe Opel Astra Coupe 2000 – 2006
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2001 – 2005 2000 – 2006
Body style Compact · Hatchback Coupé
Variants 9 6
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive RWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 116 – 192 hp 116 – 190 hp
Torque 175 – 330 Nm 169 – 280 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.1 – 11.9 s 7.5 – 10.0 s
Top speed 196 – 235 km/h 206 – 245 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.5 – 9.6 L/100 km 6.3 – 8.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,262 mm 4,270 mm
Width 1,750 mm 1,709 mm
Height 1,407 mm 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,725 mm 2,611 mm
Curb weight 1,275 – 1,440 kg 1,160 – 1,285 kg

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