The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 24,300
€ 23,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
104.8
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.52 %
General
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
E81
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
499 mi
Range
828 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft



















