Ford Escort 1993 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 101 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.6 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 25 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.6 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 (kg): | 700 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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