Short answer: the Opel Astra (2021) is bigger — it is 1.3 cm0.5 in13 mm longer, 6 cm2 in60 mm wider and 1.8 cm0.7 in18 mm lower than the BMW 1 Series (2024).
Opel Astra vs BMW 1 Series
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
Opel Astra (2021) vs BMW 1 Series (2024): the differences
- The Opel Astra (2021) is 1.3 cm0.5 in13 mm longer, 6 cm2 in60 mm wider and 1.8 cm0.7 in18 mm lower than the BMW 1 Series (2024).
- Its wheelbase is 267.5 cm8 ft 9 in2,675 mm against 267 cm8 ft 9 in2,670 mm (0.5 cm0.2 in5 mm longer).
- Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opel Astra (2021) | Fits, but tight | Fits, but tight | check my garage |
| BMW 1 Series (2024) | Fits comfortably | Fits, but tight | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: Opel Astra (2021) · BMW 1 Series (2024). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.