The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 30,600

€ 19,300

€ 30,600
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 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
105.9
170.2
105.7
174
170.2 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %

General
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6
F21
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
751 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 120d
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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