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.
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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 |