The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 20,300

€ 28,100

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BMW 120d
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 CDTI
BMW 120d
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.58 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BMW 120d
B-K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BMW 120d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
806 mi
Range
674 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 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