The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 28,600
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 26,200
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
BMW 120i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)

General

BMW 120i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

BMW 120i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

 REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
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