The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 19,300
€ 32,800
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 125d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
BMW 125d
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
170.2
105.7
174
170.2 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %
General
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6
F21
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
659 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
