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Mazda3 and Mitsubishi Lancer Machines for an active ride, and Ford Focus and Opel Astra are in demand in pragmatic and practical people.
The most expensive model is Mazda3, and the most accessible - Mitsubishi Lancer. Ford Focus and Opel Astra stand almost the same and in the price range are between the two "Japanese". With the amount of 100 thousand UAH, you can purchase Ford Focus and Opel Astra 2007 or Mazda3 for 2 years older than everyone else from them (2008) Mitsubishi Lancer. Focus and Mazda3 are created on a common platform and use some identical details and nodes.
| Ford Focus | Mazda3. | Mitsubishi Lancer. | Opel Astra | |
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| Body type | sedan | sedan | sedan | sedan |
| Doors / seats | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Dimensions, d / sh / in, mm | 4490/1840/1455 | 4490/1755/1465 | 4480/1695/1445 | 4587/1753/1458 |
| Base, mm. | 2640 | 2640 | 2600 | 2703 |
| Mass Curb / Full, kg | 1230/1775 | 1235/1745 | 1205/1750 | 1314/1740 |
| The volume of the trunk, l | 465/525 | 420/675 | 430 / ND. | 490/870 |
| Volume of tank, l | 55 | 55 | 50 | 52 |
| Engines | ||||
| Petrol 4-cylinder.: | 1.4 l 16V (80 hp), 1.6 l 16V (100 hp) 1.6 l 16V (115 hp), 2.0 l 16V (145 hp) | 1.6 l 16V (105 hp), 2.0 l 16V (150 hp) | 1.6 l 16V (98 hp), 1.8 l 16V (140 hp), 2.0 l 16V (135 hp) | 1.6 l 16V (115 hp), 1.8 l 16V (140 hp) |
| Diesel 4-cylinder.: | 1.6 L 16V TURBO (90/109 hp), 2.0 l 16V Turbo (136 hp) | 1.7 l 16V (110 hp) | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| type of drive | front. | front. | front. | front. |
| KP | 5-st. fur. or 4th. Auto | 5- or 6-st. fur. or 4th. Auto | 5-st. fur. or 4th. Auto | 5- and 6-st. fur., 5-st. robot. fur.. |
| Chassis | ||||
| Front brakes / rear | disk. / Disk. | disk. / Disk. | disk. / Disk. | disk. / Disk. |
| Front / rear suspension | unqualified / independent. | unqualified / independent. | unqualified / independent. | unqualified / independent. |
| Tires | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 | 195/60 R15, 195/50 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
Ford Focus II 2004-2011 in. from 77.6 thousand UAH. Until 134.4 thousand UAH.
Mazda3 2003-2009 in. from 80 thousand UAH. Until 136 thousand UAH.
Mitsubishi Lancer IX 2002-2009 in. from 68 thousand UAH. up to 108 thousand UAH.
Opel Astra (N) since 2007. from 100 thousand UAH to 152 thousand UAH
The character correspond!
Taking into account the active temperament "Troika" and Lancer with more powerful engines in the secondary market there is a risk of purchasing an instance restored after the accident. Therefore, we recommend pursuing a qualified diagnosis of the state of their body. Regarding corrosion resistance, most complaints about Mazda3, and as of other body parts - to Astra and also "Troika". The most (5 stars of Euroncap) - the "Germans" (the remaining models for this discipline are weaker).
All car salons are ready to take five crew members - while most convenient will be in Opel - it is characterized by the largest wheelbase, this advantage was used by designers to improve the comfort of the rear passengers. And the least spacious salon at Lancer. The practicality of the "Germans" is confirmed and more spacious than the trunk compared to the Japanese. The largest in Astra is 490 liters, slightly smaller at Focus - 465 L (against 420 liters of Mazda3 and 430 liters of Lancer). Chiticus Opel Should except for a narrowed opening of access to the salon with a folded rear seats.
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In low-cost versions of Focus, the quality of the plastic finish is low - it is hard and with time can annoy the creak. The visibility is limited to the front racks, lowered rear glass and high "feed".
Plastic finishes on the view of the road, but to the touch is hard, the benefit of he is non-disc. Noise insulation of the engine compartment and wheeled niches is weak. In August 2003-2004 in. There may be due to the information display on the torpedo and the front airbag sensor.
Plastic finishing hardish, but non-inclusive. Noise insulation is weak, and visibility is limited only at the versions of Sport with a regular rear anti-car. But all the cabin equipment reliably and works without problems.
Plastic salon quality, even with time inside, nothing creaks. Soundproofing of the engine compartment is weak. The main advantage of the salon is one of the largest in the class of place for the feet of the rear passengers.
Invalid stereotype
Under the hood of both "Japanese" - only gasoline engines, while "Germans" have more economical diesel versions, however, they are less common. From the purchase of Focus with a motor 1.6 TDI it is better to refrain - it is short-lived. Among the gasoline power units, the least problems are revealed in the Ford and Opel engines.
The most popular motor in all cars is 1.6 liter gasoline. By comparing the dynamic data indicators of versions with "Mechanics", declared by manufacturers, we found out that more accurately corresponds to him "Troika" - it is the fastest and accelerate to "hundreds" for 11.2 s, and Lancer, despite the image of the car for an active ride It turned out to be the most slow - 12.1 s (Focus - 11.9 s and Astra - 11.7 s). Comments on gearboxes are available to all models.
Pendants of these cars are shot down and well suited for an active ride. The Focus feature is his rear "multi-dimension" due to special silent blocks is endowed with the effect of passive infringement. Because of this, on uneven roads, the back often rearranges. To unambiguously say, the chassis of which car is most durable, difficult. In the pendants of each model, weaknesses are revealed, which will have to be repaired during runs at 40-80 thousand km.
There are no complaints about the reliability of the steering only at Opel, while the steering thrust Astra and Lancer (1.6 liters) serve less than the other machines - 70-80 thousand km and 40-80 thousand km, respectively. Brake comments There are only 2.0-liter versions of Lancer Sport.
Ford Focus II.
In general, the Focus body is well protected from corrosion. Many cars are sold without protective mudguards, and if they do not additionally install them, with time paint on the thresholds and the lower parts of the door sandblasting.
Plastic finishes of cheap and expensive versions differs - in the first it is less than high quality. Behind the most convenientness will be the people of medium physique. Over time, glass windows begin to creak (lubricant required), and the air conditioner radiator needs periodic cleaning (otherwise it loses the tightness of the tube between the compressor and the radiator).
The most common unit is 1.6 liters (gasoline. And diesel.). The characteristic problem of "gasoline" is throttle. 1.6 TDI is characterized by a small resource - the cylindropional group is wearing 100 thousand km, oil consumption increases. The ACP is reliable, and the MCP "sins" leaks of oil.
The suspension moderately rigid, but energy-intensive. On uneven roads, the back often rearranges. The resource of the rear multi-dimensions is large, but a number of parts of the front suspension are not distinguished by durability. At the same time, the ball and silent blocks of the front levers can run about 150 thousand km. Over time, can disturb and steering.
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Used Focus is comfortable, convenient, practical and endowed with good sketches. Although the reliability and durability of some nodes and aggagats (details of the suspension, transmission and turbo diesel engine 1.6 liters) there are serious comments.
Claims for corrosion resistance concern only dorestayling versions, issued until 2006, in addition, is Mazda3 and a number of comments to the state of some body details.
The interior design reflects the active direction of the model. Many versions are well equipped. At the same time, you can criticize the quality of noise insulation and ergonomics of landing on the gallery.
Officially sold only gasoline versions. The most common is the 1.6-liter versions that have proven themselves as more reliable. The unit 2.0 liters can create problems. There are no comments to both types of CP. Only clutch on 1,6-liter cars and some details of the transmission on versions of 2003-2005 can be disturbed. Thanks to a knocked suspension and an informative steering Mazda3, it is great for an active ride. Weak places of chassis: transverse levers of the rear "multi-dimensions", support pillows pillows and stabilizer racks. The remaining consumables serve 100-200 thousand km. Remarks to the reliability of the electric power steering concerns only 2.0-liter versions. At the same time, the steering thrust of all versions is durable - about 150 thousand km can go.
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Mazda3 is popular with the beautiful half of society and lovers of an active ride. 2.0-liter versions can not be worn out to be measated with temperamental owners. Buying better cars since 2006, in which many "children's diseases" were eliminated. Some pendant details are short-lived.
Mitsubishi Lancer IX.
The secondary market there are "gray" versions from the Asian and American markets - Virage and Mirage (more often than 2002-2004). The advantage - they are equipped with the richer "Europeans".
At the Lancer until 2006, check the lock cover of the trunk - it can be twisted because of the water falling into it. The functionality of the use of the freight compartment is limited to a narrow "neck" opening of access to the cabin with a folded rear seats. In the rear sofa, three passengers will be closed, a small supply of place and for the feet of the rear passengers.
Officially, we were sold versions with 1.6 L gasoline engines and 2.0 liters. Motor 1.8 liters occurs among the "gray" versions. There are characteristic problems for each of the power units. MCP and ACP are reliable, troubles may occur with "mechanics" only from excessively active drivers. More problematic clutch for versions with a 1.6 liter engine.
A good suspension provides good stability and handling. Weaknesses of the chassis: ball supports of the front levers, front stabilizer bushings, upper support pillows rear shock absorbers, rear springs (1.6 l) floating outdoor silent blocks of three transverse levers (2.0 l to 2005). The remaining consumables serve for 100 thousand km. There are also comments to the reliability of the steering and brakes.
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Mitsubishi Lancer is able to attract buyers affordable market value, resistant to corrosion by the body and the image of the driver model, supported by good driving qualities. Although the practicality of the Lancer is lame: the volume of the trunk is small, and the "gallery" is not an opposite. Yes, and reliability - does not correspond to the image of Japanese cars.
Opel Astra (H)
In general, the corrosion resistance of the body is not bad. The only weak point where rust may appear - the trunk lid under a chrome decorative lining. There are also several comments to the state of other body parts.
Salon, in particular a gallery, very spacious for legs due to the fact that the sedan wheel base is one of the largest among Odnoklassniki and even 3 mm more than Vectra (C). The interior is performed high quality, most of the equipment works without problems.
Most often we have cars equipped with a 1.6 liter gasoline engine. "Petrol" 1.8 l and turbodiesel 1.7 liters are the most rare. Popular gasoline can fail the ignition coil. "Mechanics" is trouble-free, and the "robot" is distinguished by thoughtfulness "in work, and also requires regular (every 15 thousand km) clutch adjustment (including after the bounce). If this is not done, the clutch and two-mask flywheel can come into disrepair to 50 thousand km.
The running moderately rigid and provides good stability and handling. A number of parts of the suspension has a short service life. At the same time, the silent blocks of the front levers can withstand about 100 thousand km, and the balls are even longer. "The gum" of the rear beam also is considered "elastic bands".
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The chief trump card of the Astra sedan (H) compared to competitors is a spacious salon in which the rear passengers will be delighted randomly than most competitors. When buying it is better to choose versions with reliable "mechanics". The suspension does not like overloads, and some of its details are short-lived.
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When it comes to acquire a new car, each of us comes from the amount he can spend. And the inevitable comparison of Odnoklassniki begins. It is quite fair and understandable, because anyone wants to buy "as much car for
this money". Consider two
"Odnoklassniki": what to buy - Ford Focus or Opel Astra?
Exterior body design
Opel Astra
Opel Astra design can be defined as smooth, with a claim for elegance, in the style of "Unisex". There is a desire for developers to please and please representatives of both sexes. Ford Focus has a third generation, on the contrary, there was a more dynamic, daring, with a hint of sportiness, design. The image of the car has become more aggressive. Naturally, the design is subjective, and each, based on their preferences, will decide for yourself, which of them is more beautiful - Opel Astra or Ford Focus. And everyone will be right!
Ford Focus 3.
Interior Salon
Inside the cabin car Opel Astra is also more planted and elegant. The elegantly curved line torpedo, as if ongoing on the front doors, as if he wants to hug a person. The material of the finish (plastic, the upholstery) is perfectly flawless. The interior of the Ford Focus salon consists of polyhedra, broken and sharp lines. But the "cosmic" style is destructed clearly and looks organically.
Opel Astra H Sedan
Comfort level
Opel Astra suspension is more sensitive, it is better to swallow irregularities on the way, but also noisy: blows on serious irregularities, as well as the hum of the motor penetrate the salon. The focus of the third generation has noticeably added in the level of comfort, compared with its predecessor. In any case, to the question "Whose noise insulation is better: Opel Astra or Ford Focus?", Answer is unequivocal - Ford Focus.
Ford focus sedan
Trunk size
Visually, on the eye, it is almost impossible to determine whose trunk is spacious. But careful detailed measurement revealed, whose trunk is a little more. The leader in this indicator is Opel Astra. But focus is a full-size spare wheel, and Astra has only a dock.
Engines, configuration and prices
Opel Astra in our market is available with three engine variants. This is a 1.4 liter turbocharged 140-strong unit; 1.6 liter with 115 l / s and 1.6 liter turbo engine from 180 l / s. Ford Focus is offered with a 105-strong 1.6 liter; 125-strong 1.6 liters. and 150-strong two-liter gasoline engines. There is also a two-liter 140-strong turbo diesel.
For the price of the base, the focus equipment is much cheaper than the Olympic base. When choosing Ford, the view immediately falls on the premium configuration "Trend Sport" and "Titanium". But the prices for top packs "Astra" are generally chosen beyond equal competition. In general, the prices of the "stuffed" configuration of Ford Focus are comparable to the prices of basic Opel packages, - that is, at the prices of Ford Focus taxis.
The conclusion at all comparisons is still one: making the final choice, you need to trust primarily your personal preferences and your intuition. After all, you end up on this car. But for this, it is important to collect the maximum amount of information, and then the correct solution will pop up by itself, as a slice of bread from the toaster.
In the first version of this article, I pointed out as one of the disadvantages of Opel Astra - the absence of official dealerships in the Russian Federation. But in a few days everything has changed: Ford Motor Co officially leaves Russia, which equals the three-door "Astra" and "Focus". Does it make sense to buy car brands who left our market? And which of the models is better? We understand the article.
In appearance, "German" immediately goes to the offensive. Its sharp edges and thousands of lines are much more interesting than the exterior of a calm "focus." Add to this falling roof line and neat "rear", and you will understand why H GTC is even now attracting views and does not look old-fashioned.
Ford Focus 3DR, moving as a youth hatchback, looks more conservative. From the five-door fellow, it is distinguished by a more hollow rear window and longer doors. True, due to the shape of the roof, he gives "Astra" a painful blow under the smoke. If only two are fit in Gran Turismo Compact (preferably not very high), then "focus" is quite a five-seater car.
Motor gamma and gearbox
If the battle took place in Europe, where Opel Astra H GTC was offered with more than 10 engines, the outcome of the round would be predetermined. But in Russia "German" is available with motors of 1.6 and 1.8 liters at 115 and 140 liters. from. and a pair of turbocharged exclusives for 200 and 240 "horses". From the gearboxes - five- and six-speed "mechanics", a four-band "automatic" and the five-speed "robot" Easytronic.
"Ford" is proposed with four 1.4 gasoline atmospheric; 1.6; 1.8 and 2.0 liters (80-145 l.), As well as with a turbodiesel 1.8 with fuel consumption of about seven liters in the city. Real combo version of ST and RS, developing 225 and 305 horsepower, respectively.
So, Opel Astra, which actively started the battle, blocked the opponent on the motor range.
From the boxes of the "Focus" there are comparable with "Opel" 5- and 6-speed "mechanics", a 4-band "automatic" and "Robot" PowerShift with two couplings. It's funny, but neither the one nor another manufacturer managed to bring the RCPP to mind - both boxes are kicking, rushing and do not like dynamic overclocking.
Configuration and options
The third round of the confrontation of Astra, which missed the mass of sensitive blows for a scant motor and transmission gamut, begins with a carefully verified series. The first basic set of Essentia is available with air conditioning, fog lights, heated, stereo, alarm and a full range of security systems.
The second ENJOY equipment includes climate and cruise control, four airbags, multi-power and full electric car. The third series of shots Cosmo: Alloy wheels R16 (under the order - R17 and R18), headlights with spherical lenses, finishing with a piano varnish, combined salon "Leather + fabric" and a couple of final strikes - adaptive AFL Xenon light, panoramic roof and navigation system .
"Focus" in this round has to be disadvantaged. On the bold blows of the opponent, it corresponds to blocks. In the configuration, Ambient has only ABS, airbag and audio preparation, in Comfort - air conditioning, on-board computer, insertion under aluminum in the interior and stereo system. The most durable blocking techniques are called GHIA and TITANIUM with electric circuit, cast discs, two-zone climate control.
Maintainability
Once Adam Opel AG launched the disposal program and the accompanying advertising campaign. The viewer was demonstrated by the old and fed cars, then the new Kadett and the confident voice of the speaker said: "Your car can become a pilot!" True, in Russia, the slogan was transferred with an error ("Any car becomes" Opell! ") And the German car to Rukhlady morally equated.
In this round "Astra" immediately receives a strongest blow from the "focus" for Ecotec engines with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters. Due to the wear of plastic elements, the motor begins to work unstable. The "sore" is eliminated by installing a kopeck plastic clamp.
Often, the "Astra" burst the heating tubes of the heating of the throttle (warranty case), actively "running" heat exchangers, the gears of the camshaft are broken down to the wedge, the EGR valve is clogged, the crankcase gases membrane (eliminated by replacing the valve cover). And the jacket of Hur, Handridge heated seats, often refuses the alarm and the antifreeze tank bursts.
"Focus" stands on the head to "Astra" in terms of reliability. Yes, its engines occurs a breakdown of the IMRC valve, a fuel purification filter is clogged and a fuel pump combines, but it is almost nothing before the problems of the Astra checkpoint. Synchronizers break here, the seals of the primary shaft run, the clutch "Robot" Easytronic is burning for 40-60 thousand km.
Robust and completely ill-tested strikes of "German" body of a competitor - the Fords KPP series IB5 breaks the finger of the satellites, up to the destruction of the box, and the steering rack is clouded.
All Ford Focus 3DR problems are well known and "treated" in most services. According to "Opel", very little competent masters. Yes, and those that are, they say: "We learn something new every day, because it breaks even what we were not suspected."
Cost and problems on the "secondary"
On the secondary market for Astra H GTC are asked from 170 to 500 thousand rubles. The most affordable cars have already changed the third hundred thousand kilometers and two or three hosts (and other - and TCP). The car in normal technical condition will cost 280-350 thousand rubles.
For 330 thousand rubles we found the 2008 model in., With a motor 1.6 to 115 liters. p., Box "Automatic" and mileage 171 thousand km:
We check the story through the service and see that in almost 11 years the car has changed six owners and once "Opel" fell into an accident. Now it is sold with Duplicate PTS. Perhaps because in the original document there is no place to make records.
Three-door "Ford Focus II" is cheaper than a competitor. The minimum cost for the car is 120 thousand rubles, the maximum - almost 600. Hatchback 2007 in. with a motor 1.8 and 125 liters. from. and the mileage of 150 thousand km is given in 210 thousand rubles:
The declaration states that "Ford" belonged to one owner. The report "Avtocode" showed that six people owned the car, and the latter only enjoys four months:
The car fell into an accident, it has a duplicate PTS and the traffic police restrictions. Such "Opel" will not be able to reorder until restrictions will be removed from it.
So, in this round with a slight advantage of Opel bypassed Focus.
Which car choose
In the pros "Astra" - a stylish appearance (almost a coupe, after all), available spare parts and rich equipment, in the cons - quality, quality and once again quality.
The key advantages of "Ford" - in his "nationality", maintainability (hi, taxi drivers!) And a variety of complete sets. The disadvantage is only one: this is a car, like everyone else: it usually looks, usually rides and is usually sold.
All the pros and cons of models and their final assessment we introduced in a comparative table:
And which of these two hatchbacks do you like? Share your opinion in the comments under the article.
As always on the pages of our site, we will only in the duel only. Today's review is not an exception. You will be compared to the Ford Focus and Opel Astra.
Ford Focus and Opel Astra - Cars, which often occupied the leading positions on sales
Let's figure out who is better
Bixenon light of headlights of both rivals does not cause complaints. However, like the forms of light optics, perfectly inscribed in the "persons" of cars, as if to give them some meaningful expression. Reviving them.
Well, the first round of the fight against Opel Astra ends against a draw. Let's look at which opponents oppose each other further.
Inner world, interior and volumes
The shortened rear saint of Ford, undoubtedly, made it more beautiful. But beauty, as you know, requires victims. In this case, the altar of beauty was brought by the volume of the luggage compartment. The small trunk focus on 370 liters brings an outcome score to the opponent, with its 460 liters of volume.
Salon Astra Uyugen, focus wins on the focus - another point in the asset. But on this advantage ends. The quality of plastic Opel is much lower than Fords.
The second Focus point is playing for ergonomics. Here everything is at hand. Most control buttons, and use them easily. The devices are conveniently located in front of the driver, quite readable. What you can not say about Opel devices, their too small scale makes strain vision. And to the mirror control unit you need to stretch.
Both sedans are equipped with high-quality capacitive displays with good resolution. And also has heated and adjusting seats. It is more convenient again the Ford Chairs, the load on the lower back is smaller, and support from the sides is more noticeable.
Already in focus and astra there are airbags. Opel has 4 pillows, ABS and ESP. Forda in "Mini" only 2 front airbag and anti-locking system. Even for two side airbags and the stabilization system can be paid about $ 600.
Round again ends with a draw account. Two Opel points get for the trunk and space of the cabin. Ford for the quality of materials and ergonomics by one score, respectively. But the fight on it is not over, the rivals are torn to prove their superiority on the track.
Reliability, power, speed
With synchronous start of Opel cars, it strives to lead the leader. So goes on for a few seconds, after which the cars are aligned. Here is the reason in the "Paveshift" robot installed on the focus. The first seconds of the start, the variator works in an unjustified gentle mode. The second lack of a robot is overly slow switching to reduced gear.
The six-speed ASTRA automatic transmission behaves differently - switching clearly at low speeds. And when set above 130 km / h occurs with noticeable thoughtfulness. When you enable the Sport mode, this effect is not so noticeable, but still there.
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY. | Adam Opel Gmbh. |
| Country city | Russia / Vsevolozhsk | Russia, St.Peterburg |
| Model | Ford Focus 2.0. | Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo |
| Year of production, start / end | 2011 / in production | 2009 / in production |
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| Body type | sedan | sedan |
| Number of doors \\ seats | 04/5 | 04/5 |
| Length, mm. | 4534 | 4658 |
| Width, mm. | 1823 | 1814 |
| Height, mm. | 1484 | 1500 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2648 | 2685 |
| Front track / rear, mm | 1544/1534 | 1541/1551 |
| Road clearance, mm | 150 | 165 |
| Engine | ||
| A type | gasoline with direct fuel injection | gasoline with turbocharging |
| Location | in front, crosswise | in front, crosswise |
| The number and location of cylinders | 4, in a row | 4, in a row |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Working volume, cm 3 | 1999 | 1364 |
| Max. Power, hp / rpm | 150/6500 | 140/4900–6000 |
| Max. torque, n m / rpm | 202/4450 | 200/1850–4900 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | robotic six-speed | automatic six-speed |
| Drive unit | front | front |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | independent, spring, McPherson | |
| Rear suspension | independent, spring, multi-type | half-dependent, spring, with a powder mechanism |
| Front brakes | disk ventilated | disk ventilated |
| Rear brakes | disk | disk |
| Tires | 215/50 R17 | 225/50 R17 |
| Fuel consumption, l / 100 km | ||
| - urban cycle | 9,2 | 8,7 |
| - Cutting cycle | 4,9 | 5,1 |
| - Mixed cycle | 6,4 | 6,5 |
| Operational data | ||
| Maximum speed, km / h | 202 | 205 |
| Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h, with | 9,4 | 10,3 |
| Cutting mass, kg | 1348 | 1393 |
| Full weight, kg | 1900 | 1935 |
| The volume of the trunk, l | 372 | 460 |
| Norma toxicity | Euro-5. | Euro-5. |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 55 | 56 |
| Fuel | AI-95 | AI-95 |
The work of force aggregates of both cars leaves only positive impressions. With a turbocharged Astra or Focus motor with its weatherpour, have a good travelery with medium and low revs. Acceleration in these areas occurs smoothly, without nurses. For power, as well as the dynamics, the resulting score receive both competitors. Here they are at the same altitude.
At the turns of Astra, the larger is stronger than focus. And with a protracted priese, Ford does not like the front. At high speed, Opel is more sensitive to a small flaws of the road or getting under the wheels of small pebbles, more often requires a refund to the straight line.
Honored score focus gets for riding at high speeds. But the movement along the urban track allows Astra to recoup. Where it takes a slow or stop ride, the Opel Unit is more friendly. The machine does not strain like a Ford variator, more comprehensive to increased transmissions.
Focus steering is more accurately configured, more informant compared to the Opolevsky. Therefore, it brings an extra Point Ford. Opel We note for less fuel consumption when driving around the city.
This last round is also completed with a draw, three points in the assets of fighters. But who wins in our tournament
We see the same number of scored points, our duel is completed with a draw of 6 to 6. None of the opponents could win victories. But it only confirms the statistics of their equal popularity.
What to say here, the requirements of the consumer to the car are different. Some are more satisfied in one, and some in another car. Therefore, choosing which car to purchase - Opel Astra or Ford Focus, you need to repel from what we want to get.
If a spacious lounge and a more spacious trunk, as well as efficiency when driving around the city, is embodied in Astra.
If you do not overcome craving for high-speed ride, and the ergonomics and the quality of the interior decoration are priority, your path lies with the Ford Dealer Center.
Additions of the article in the comments are only welcome. Write about your priorities. All smooth route.
"I want to buy a 5-door hatchback from 6000 to $ 7000. I consider Opel Astra, Fiat Punto, Fiat Bravo, Ford Focus. Conditions:" Mechanics ", Motor volume - 1.6-1.8 l."
And let's start crossing both FIAT models! Nothing personal, simple and bravo, and the Punto of the generations under consideration is equipped with gasoline engines with a volume of up to 1.4 liters, which does not fit into the author's requirements (rare powerful versions of BRAVO do not count, especially since they are not visible on our "secondary") . In addition, Punto refers to the European segment in and is visibly inferior in size (respectively, according to the inner space), as well as the level of comfort by three other models representing the golf class.
So we suggest focusing in two models - Opel Astra H and Ford Focus II. Note that both cars repeatedly became the heroes of our publications, in which we considered their technical features and disadvantages in detail. So now go through the main points and compare the models.
Body
Focus over time loses its commodity look: paint is muddling, and somewhere even sees. In addition, there may be problems with rust, but in most cases it is the wines of the previous owners who did not follow the body and did not eliminate the minor foci of corrosion in the area of \u200b\u200bdamage to the LCP and Zinc.
Astra's paintwork is also not highlighted by a lot of resistance to mechanical effects, so over time in the most vulnerable to the exposure to sandblasting and other damage to places can also appear point foci of corrosion. But frankly rotting Astra H is an extremely rare phenomenon.
Engines
In the case of FOCUS, we would not recommend "chasing" for a 1.8-liter engine, even despite the greater power and chain drive timing. First, there is enough problems with the stability of work, which is to blame the ignition system, then the throttle is the control unit, then the control unit. Secondly, often after 200 thousand km, an autopsy is required due to the occurring oil-free rings.
So it is better to pay attention to the 1.6-liter option. Yes, 115-strong version Ti-VCT until 2007. I had questions with the reliability of the coupling system of changing the phases of gas distribution, and in general the "phase" no, no, and remind themselves, although it may also matter as maintenance and oil used. But the old 100-strong engine is hardly worth considering buying, as it is weak with almost the same level of reliability.
At one time, the 1.6-liter Ecotec x16xel (101 hp), the one that was installed on Astra G, pretty spoiled the reputation of the increased consumption of engine oil due to the premature wear of the valve sleeves. But the 115-strong Motor Z16XER from this lack is delighted, so it's not worth the fear of this option, a choice between it and a 140-strong 1.8 Z18XER engine (both engines in these modifications appeared on Astra H in 2006) in terms of reliability is not fundamental .
Also, both engines with distributed fuel injection can be considered quite attractive from the point of view of maintainability and cost of repair costs. And the weak points of them are common - this is a ignition module facing the sensors, far from the most reliable wiring. In addition, the engines are sensitive to the quality of engine oil and the timing of its replacement. In general, the selection criterion can be either the technical condition of a particular copy, or differences in the characteristics: the 1.8-liter engine is more powerful, but also a little "voracious".
Transmissions
The IB5 mechanical box on Focus did not differ in high reliability. And this is another argument in favor of the 1.6-liter version, although there may be necessary to repair with time, however, it is most likely to be limited to the replacement of synchronizers.
The F17 mechanical box used on the ASTRA with the motors under consideration is also far from ideal: there are not so rare cases of its premature failure during runs up to 200 thousand km and on cars under 10 years old. Therefore, before buying, be sure to check whether the operation is accompanied by the operation of the transmission with increased noise or outsiders. Moreover, on the more powerful 1.8-liter engine "death" of the differential and bearings of the shafts to provoke much easier - in this sense, the 1.6-liter option is also slightly "safer".
Suspension
In the undercarriage of FOCUS, the front hub bearings is relatively short-lived, and when there are over 100 thousand miles, it may be necessary to the rear "multi-phase" rear, and this operation due to the abundance of parts may seem unexpectedly expensive.
Unlike Focus, a more simple semi-dependent beam is applied at the Astra. In front - too, if not eternal, then just inexpensive in McPherson repair. So support the suspension in working condition is not at all burdensome. But here the exception is not enough durable and pretty expensive hub bearings, replaceable with the hub. But in any case, Opel's suspension issues should be less.
Pulse prices
As the analysis shows, with a budget of 6000-7000 $, it is possible to consider the purchase of Opel Astra H and Ford Focus II 2008-2009, although there are also more recent copies. At the same time, the price level on FOCUS is slightly lower, which allows or save, or choose a later year of production with other things being equal.
Our verdict
Both models are close not only in their technical characteristics, but also in terms of reliability, as well as the cost of content. In both cases, we recommend considering the purchase of 1.6-liter versions - they initially have fewer questions both by the motor itself and boxes. Otherwise, everything rests on the technical condition of the specimens under consideration.
Ivan Krishkevich
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