The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 26,600

€ 24,800
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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BMW 120i
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
104.8
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BMW 120i
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BMW 120i
B-K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BMW 120i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
499 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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