The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,100

€ 21,300

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4 Turbo
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %

General
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
499 mi
Range
527 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
125 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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