The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 23,300
€ 26,600
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 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
BMW 120i
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.6
72.4
79.5
68.8 in
Width
72.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
104.7
166.9
106.1
175.8
166.9 in
Length
175.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %
General
BMW 120i
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
499 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
