The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 23,300

€ 40,800

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 125d.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125d
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 125d
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.14 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125d
P-J
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 125d
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
483 mi
Range
702 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
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).
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125d
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