The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 24,300

€ 21,000

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.17 %

General
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
E81
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
499 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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