The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 36,700
€ 24,800
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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
170.4
105.7
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
F21
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
751 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 125d
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
