The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 31,200

€ 19,300

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
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
170.4
105.7
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.66 %

General
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
F21
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
567 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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