The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 24,100

€ 22,400

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
BMW 118i
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 118i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %

General
BMW 118i
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
540 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
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