The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 34,200
€ 20,900
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 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
BMW 123d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 123d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
490 mi
Range
576 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
BMW 123d
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
