The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 23,700

€ 24,800

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.84 %

General
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
514 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
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