2009 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Antara would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 479 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 120 | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |