Ford Sierra 1990 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is more dynamic to drive. Ford Sierra engine produces 80 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Sierra consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 490 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Sierra is smaller. Ford Sierra is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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