BMW 3 Series Compact (2001 – 2005) vs Opel Astra Cabriolet (2001 – 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 8.0 s. The Opel Astra Cabriolet has the higher top speed: 242 km/h against 235 km/h. The BMW 3 Series Compact uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. The Opel Astra Cabriolet is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,275 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Compact
2001 – 2005
|
Opel
Astra Cabriolet
2001 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2006 |
| Body style | Compact · Hatchback | Convertible |
| Variants | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 192 hp | 101 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 330 Nm | 147 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 11.9 s | 8.0 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 235 km/h | 190 – 242 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 9.6 L/100 km | 6.1 – 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 | 1,250 – 1,405 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.