Opel Astra 2012 vs Ford Focus 2011
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 100 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 53 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
1120 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
900 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.70 m | 4.56 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.54 m | 1.51 m | |
Opel Astra is 14 cm longer than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1516 litres | |
Opel Astra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 34 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`900 | |
Safety: | |||
The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | average | below average | |
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 | |||
Average price (€): | 5600 | 4600 | |
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