Opel Astra 2012 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 10 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1640 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
| Opel Astra is 6 cm longer than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 277 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1176 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 93 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 59 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 7600 | |
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