The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 17,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.4.
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.19 %
General
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.4
E81
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
499 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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













