Ford Escort 1993 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Ford Escort is more dynamic to drive. Ford Escort engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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): | 950 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 520 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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