The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,300

€ 29,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
59.4
71.4
79.3
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.4 in
Width
68.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.4 in
Height
56.3 in
105.7
174
104.7
166.4
174 in
Length
166.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
P-J
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
552 mi
Range
471 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
135.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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