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: | 109 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 29 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres less 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 | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`820 | 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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