The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)
€ 23,300

€ 33,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 130i
58.6
72.4
79.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
72.4 in
Width
68.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.6 in
Height
56.3 in
106.1
175.8
104.7
166.4
175.8 in
Length
166.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 130i
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.94 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 130i
P-J
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 130i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 130i
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
483 mi
Range
358 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
358 mi
BMW 130i
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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 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