Ford Focus 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 100 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 1 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| 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: | 4.34 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 26 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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