The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 23,300
€ 25,200
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 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56.3
68.9
76.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
68.9 in
Width
71.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
59.4 in
104.7
166.4
105.7
174
166.4 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %
General
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
E87
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
414 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
