The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 20,600

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1421
1765
1984
1485
1809
2042
1765 mm
Width
1809 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1421 mm
Height
1485 mm
2690
4324
2662
4370
4324 mm
Length
4370 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.33 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.29 kg/bhp
14.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
76 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
49 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
687 mi
Range
806 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L