Opel Astra 2012 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | |
| 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: | 4.42 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 47 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 9 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 75 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.3 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`500 | |
| 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 Fiesta has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5000 | |
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