What car is better than an Astra or Focus?

The Astra is more ideal as a family car with more room in the back and the boot, and also offers better value for money. The Focus, on the other hand, offers more choices for those looking for something sporty, and has more sophisticated tech like park-assist and lane assist. But ultimately it's up to you!

1. Which is best Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra?
2. Is a Vauxhall Astra a good car?
3. Are Astra cars reliable?
4. Is Vauxhall Astra a big car?
5. Are Vauxhall good cars?
6. How reliable is a Focus RS?
7. Do they still make Focus RS?
8. Which Astra model is best?
9. What is the best Vauxhall Astra to buy?
10. Is a Vauxhall Astra a good first car?
11. How long do Vauxhall Astras last?

Which is best Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra?

If you want the best value, the nicest interior and the biggest boot the Astra is the one for you. The Focus is more fun to drive, has more up-to-date tech and some more efficient engine options. For those reasons it's our winner here by the tiniest of margins.

Is a Vauxhall Astra a good car?

The Astra was trailing its rivals slightly before it benefited from an update in 2019 that brought some great engines and some useful trim revisions. It can't quite match the Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus as a complete package but the Astra is a capable, comfortable and efficient all-rounder nonetheless.

Are Astra cars reliable?

Reliability Survey, the Astra finished in a disappointing 22nd place out of 23 cars in the class of family cars. Vauxhall as a brand fared worse than rivals such as Seat, Skoda and Ford, ranking in 23rd out of 30 in the same survey.

Is Vauxhall Astra a big car?

The Astra is more or less the same size as most of its major rivals – differences between it and the Ford Focus or SEAT Leon are so small as to be insignificant. It's a little longer than the latter (4,370mm vs 4,282mm) but has a smaller boot by 10 litres.

Are Vauxhall good cars?

Vauxhall make pretty reliable cars, yes. They came fourth in the Telegraph's top 20 brands for reliability, with 90 problems per 100 vehicles. They came ninth last year with 98 problems per 100 vehicles, so not only have they done extremely well, they are also improving.

How reliable is a Focus RS?

In general, the Ford Focus RS is as reliable as any other Ford Focus apart from one very big issue with failing head gaskets. Many owners of Ford Focus RS models around the world that were built between August 2015 and July 2017 complained about steam billowing from their cars' exhaust pipes.

Do they still make Focus RS?

Ford Focus RS axed: it's official. The Ford Focus RS is dead. Our January 2020 issue initially spilled the beans on the Blue Ovals' hyper-hatch, citing hybrid power as the key technology that would've kept it competitive in the ongoing hot-hatch arms race.

Which Astra model is best?

Best Vauxhall Astra Mk5 version

We reckon the best all-round buy is the post-2006 SXi, with the 1.6-litre petrol engine. This gives a good balance of performance and economy and the SXi is well equipped. It's also good fun to drive, thanks to its stiffened suspension.

What is the best Vauxhall Astra to buy?

The most popular model on the used market is the 1.7 CDTi 100 Club and it's the one we'd choose. Performance-wise it won't set any records but the 1.7-litre diesel engine is powerful enough to cope with the Astra Estate's bulk and offers decent fuel economy.

Is a Vauxhall Astra a good first car?

A good choice for a first time driver. I had a 1.4 Astra Enjoy(G) from new in 2005 that I ran until last year with no major problems, just required basic maintenance. Really reliable, comfortable and a pleasure to drive.

How long do Vauxhall Astras last?

Vauxhall Astra under great care can cover more than 100k miles comfortably, but neglected one can even cove 70k miles. As you can see, care and maintenance is the key secret to the longevity of your vehicle.