The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 24,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
56.3
68.9
76.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
68.9 in
Width
71.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
59.4 in
104.7
166.4
105.7
174
166.4 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
E87
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
414 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
