The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 32,200
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 125i.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125i
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 125i
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.26 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125i
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 125i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
483 mi
Range
490 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
