The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,000

€ 28,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BMW 120i
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 1.7 CDTI
BMW 120i
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.84 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BMW 120i
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
773 mi
Range
499 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1012 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