Opel Astra 2002 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 45 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 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 670 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: | 350'000 km | 470'000 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus 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: | 4.27 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 7 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 66 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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