The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 16,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18 cm shorter, 6.6 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex.
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
1421
1748
1934
1510
1814
2013
1748 mm
Width
1814 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1421 mm
Height
1510 mm
2660
4239
2685
4419
4239 mm
Length
4419 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.4 %

General
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
86 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 bhp
86 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
190 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
130 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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9.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.97 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
9.5 kg/bhp
15.97 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
540 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 118i
115.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L