2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Opel Astra

To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 288 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.

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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2008 Opel Astra has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Fiesta 2008 Opel Astra
Make Ford Opel
Model Fiesta Astra
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 0 HP
Torque 204 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 88.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 175 km/hour 188 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.2 seconds 12.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1022 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 3510 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.2 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 52 L


 

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