Ford Focus 2001 vs Opel Astra 2003
| 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: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Ford Focus is 25 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 120 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.8 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`725 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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