2008 Saturn Astra vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Saturn Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saturn Astra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Astra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Astra weights approximately 545 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Astra. (171 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Astra | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Saturn | Ford |
| Model | Astra | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |
