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: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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