Ford Focus 2014 vs Opel Astra 2012
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 250 HP | 180 HP | |
Torque: | 360 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 70 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.8 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
1080 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.56 m | 4.70 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
Ford Focus is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Focus is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 500 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1502 litres | 1550 litres | |
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 24 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 48 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`010 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 7200 | 5600 | |
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