The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 26,600

€ 20,300

€ 26,600
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 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %

General
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
139 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
499 mi
Range
849 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
125 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
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