The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 20,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.68 %
General
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
E87
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
393 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.6
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
