Opel Astra 2004 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 300'000 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 | 5 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: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Focus 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: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Astra is 5 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 482 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.7 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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