Ford Escort 1995 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Ford Escort engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.51 m | |
| Ford Escort is 1 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`200 kg | 1`770 kg | |
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| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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