The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 26,600

€ 27,100

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
104.8
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %

General
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
E81
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
499 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
473 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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