The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 30,100

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 120d
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 Turbo
BMW 120d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 120d
P-J
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 120d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
25.65 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
590 mi
Range
598 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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