Hyundai Elantra 2000 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 16 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 4 NM less than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Matrix | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Vectra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra and Opel Vectra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1401 litres | 790 litres | |
| Hyundai Elantra has 65 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 611 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`790 | |
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| Quality: | Hyundai Elantra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Hyundai Elantra, so Hyundai Elantra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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