The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 31,200

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 120i
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
105.9
170.4
174 in
Length
170.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 120i
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.19 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 120i
P-J
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 DI Turbo
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 120i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
512 mi
Range
567 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft