The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 31,500

€ 21,400

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 125i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.3 %

General
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
F21
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
152 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
490 mi
Range
809 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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