The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 16,800

€ 24,300

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
BMW 116i
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.4 in
Width
68.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
104.7
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
BMW 116i
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.68 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
BMW 116i
P-J
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
BMW 116i
104 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
35.2 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
499 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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