Opel Astra 1998 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 33 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus 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: | 4.11 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1180 litres | 1205 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Focus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`692 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`245 kg | 1`279 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 413 kg | |
| Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Ford Focus. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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