The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 32,200
€ 17,000
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i 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 125i
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 125i
Opel Astra 1.6
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.26 %
General
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.6
F21
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.6
152 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
490 mi
Range
527 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
