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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (550 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Vauxhall Astra?
3 Series Touring
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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15866 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra performs significantly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 322 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Astra
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 Touring has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.
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3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is noticeable lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers slightly more room – 500 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slightly better – up to 1510 L, which is about 171 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 520 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
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Vauxhall Astra
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BMW 3 Series Touring
4.3 (1 Reviews)
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Vauxhall Astra
The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Vauxhall Astra
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
25200 - 40500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4374 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1432 - 1488 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
414 - 509 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.