Opel Astra K
Car comparison
Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTecvsFord Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonFord Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012
ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Best choices
Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph
- Most powerful200 hp149 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.0 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range787 km489 mi
- Largest trunk370 L
- Best overall score60/100
- Best economy score90/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.7 s
- Lightest1,088 kg2,399 lb
- Best power-to-weight184 hp/t137 kW/t5.4 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions140 g/km
- Best performance score54/100
Specification comparison
| Model | OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200hp149kW | 200hp149kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 290Nm214lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,275kg2,811lb | 1,088kg2,399lb |
| Gross weight | 1,890kg4,167lb | 1,575kg3,472lb |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 78.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0s | 6.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.7s Calculated | 27.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6s Calculated | 6.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated | 184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated | 267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 787km489mi Calculated | 787km489mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,598cc98cu in | 1,596cc97cu in |
| Length | 4,370mm172in | 3,982mm157in |
| Width | 1,809mm71in | 1,709mm67in |
| Height | 1,485mm58in | 1,456mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,662mm105in | 2,489mm98in |
| Front track | 1,548mm61in | - |
| Rear track | 1,565mm62in | - |
| Trunk volume | 370L | 276L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,210L | 960L |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 48L | 48L |
| CO2 emissions | 141g/km | 140g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: Power / Torque
- Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 4,700-5,500 rpm | 1,700-4,700 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-4,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.0 s | 6.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 28.7 s | 27.6 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.6 s | 12.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.0 s | 14.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 155 km/h 96 mph | 158 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 200 hp 149 kW |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 200 hp 149 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 1,275 kg 2,811 lb |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 1,088 kg 2,399 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 230 km/h 143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 7.0 s |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 6.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 184 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 787 km 489 mi |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 787 km 489 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 200 hp 149 kW | 7.0 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 200 hp 149 kW | 6.7 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec |
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| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 7.0 s |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | 184 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec | FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 200 hp 149 kW | 200 hp 149 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.0 s | 6.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,275 kg 2,811 lb | 1,088 kg 2,399 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 787 km 489 mi | 787 km 489 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 141 g/km | 140 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | 276 L 9.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 184 hp/t 137 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec | Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec
- Has 10 Nm more
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 94 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
- Is 187 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 1 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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