Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is smaller. Ford Fiesta is 33 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Ford Fiesta has 96 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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