Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 268 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Ford Fiesta has 112 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 385 litres). | |||
| 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`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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