The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 34,500

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.6
72.4
79.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
72.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
106.1
175.8
105.9
170.2
175.8 in
Length
170.2 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.14 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d BluePerformance
P-J
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d BluePerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
483 mi
Range
687 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









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