Opel Astra 3 Doors (1991 – 1994) vs Ford Escort 3 Doors (1990 – 1992): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Opel Astra 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 208 km/h. The Ford Escort 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 920 kg against 940 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra 3 Doors
1991 – 1994
|
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1990 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1994 | 1990 – 1992 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 14 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 150 hp | 60 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 196 Nm | 103 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 18.5 s | 8.4 – 18.1 s |
| Top speed | 153 – 220 km/h | 152 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 8.2 L/100 km | 5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,049 – 4,050 mm | 4,041 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,690 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 940 – 1,095 kg | 920 – 1,096 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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