Ford Focus 2008 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 23 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Ford Focus has 157 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 399 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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