Opel Astra 1998 vs Ford Focus 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
|
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 79 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 550 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: | 4.11 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
|
Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1205 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. 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 (kg): | 1`685 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Astra has
|
Ford Focus has
| |