The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 26,100

€ 24,600

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.17 %

General
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
499 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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