The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 27,800

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120i
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
170.4
175.8 in
Length
170.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120i
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120i
P-J
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
483 mi
Range
567 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 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