The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 30,900

€ 21,200

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
104.8
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.86 %

General
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
E87
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
598 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
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)
34.3 cu ft