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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 344 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 334 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
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