The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 32,800

€ 21,000

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.2 %

General
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
F21
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
659 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft