The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 19,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
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 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
General
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
540 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
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
