Opel Astra 3 Doors (1998 – 2004) vs Ford Focus 5 Doors (1998 – 2001): specs compared

The Opel Astra 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 130 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 201 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,025 kg against 1,074 kg.

Specification Opel Astra 3 Doors Opel Astra 3 Doors 1998 – 2004 Ford Focus 5 Doors Ford Focus 5 Doors 1998 – 2001
Overview
Origin Germany United States
Documented years 1998 – 2004 1998 – 2001
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 22 7
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 65 – 160 hp 75 – 131 hp
Torque 110 – 280 Nm 125 – 250 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.2 – 17.0 s 9.3 – 15.0 s
Top speed 163 – 220 km/h 168 – 201 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.4 – 9.3 L/100 km 5.3 – 8.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,110 mm 4,150 mm
Width 1,709 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 2,611 mm 2,619 mm
Curb weight 1,025 – 1,235 kg 1,074 – 1,208 kg

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