The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 24,300

€ 17,800

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.4 ecoFlex.
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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 1.4 ecoFlex
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.68 %

General
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
499 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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