The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 31,800

€ 20,300

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.2
104.8
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.34 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
F21
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
687 mi
Range
806 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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