The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 28,100

€ 24,100
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 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d
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 Turbo
BMW 120d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
483 mi
Range
674 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d
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