Opel Astra 2004 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.25 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 9 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 5 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 83 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`775 | |
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| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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