The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 34,200
€ 22,400
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d 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 1.6 Turbo.
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.4
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
104.7
166.9
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
General
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
576 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
