Opel Astra 5 Doors (1998 – 2004) vs Ford Focus 3 Doors (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Opel Astra 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 147 hp against 130 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 214 km/h against 201 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra 5 Doors
1998 – 2004
|
Ford
Focus 3 Doors
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 23 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 147 hp | 75 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 110 – 280 Nm | 125 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 17.0 s | 9.2 – 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 214 km/h | 171 – 201 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.6 – 9.3 L/100 km | 5.5 – 8.9 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 | 1,045 – 1,255 kg | 1,050 – 1,175 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.