The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 41,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Ford Focus RS
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.9
71.8
79.5
72.4 in
Width
71.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
106.1
175.8
104.3
172.8
175.8 in
Length
172.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Ford Focus RS
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.9 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Ford Focus RS
P-J
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Ford Focus RS
137 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
483 mi
Range
500 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
145.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft