The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 20,900

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
68.9 in
Width
71.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
59.4 in
104.7
166.4
105.7
174
166.4 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %

General
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
E87
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
398 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
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