The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 26,600
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120i
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 1.6
BMW 120i
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120i
P-J
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120i
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
490 mi
Range
499 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 120i
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
