Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 41 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 104 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.2
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Dimensions
Length:
4.56 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.54 m
Ford Focus is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
490 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1502 litres
1550 litres
Ford Focus has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 48 litres).
Turning diameter:
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11.4 meters
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better