Opel Astra 2010 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 1 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 20 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 710 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | 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: | 4.42 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 8 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1247 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 26 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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