Opel Astra 1999 vs Ford Escort 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| 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 | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 31 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Ford Escort. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 820 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: | 440'000 km | 290'000 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: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, 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: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.36 m | |
| Opel Astra is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Escort, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Escort, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 850 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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