Opel Astra 1999 vs Ford Focus 2001
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 101 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 14 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
1130 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
850 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.11 m | 4.17 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1205 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 25 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`692 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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