The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 24,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Turbo.
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
General
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
F21
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
687 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
