Compare performance (550 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 26500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 14580 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs clearly better – achieving up to 413 km, about 316 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 significantly 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 convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.60 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is slightly lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers somewhat more room – 597 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs minimal better – up to 1634 L, which is about 124 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring slight takes the win – 520 kg compared to 497 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be leads convincingly overall and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
26500 - 41800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
81 - 413 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 - 137 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
Estate
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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
1394 - 1760 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4642 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
1443 - 1481 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
413 - 497 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
7.6 - 11 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 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, E, A, C, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.