Opel Astra 2000 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 17 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Used also on Ford Cougar | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 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 | 1210 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 30 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): | 1`740 | 1`670 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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