The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 32,600

€ 23,300

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.47 %

General
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
F21
Generation
P-J
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
Opel Astra 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
687 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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