The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,300

€ 34,200

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 123d.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 123d
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 123d
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.2 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 123d
P-J
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 123d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 123d
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22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
527 mi
Range
576 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 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