Opel Vectra 1995 vs Toyota Carina E 1995

 
Opel Vectra
1995 - 1999
Toyota Carina E
1995 - 1996
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 115 HP107 HP
Torque: 170 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds11.2 seconds
Opel Vectra engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Despite the higher power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.16.7
The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Opel Vectra consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 360 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 5 years9 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Celica
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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: 4.48 m4.53 m
Width: 1.71 m1.70 m
Height: 1.43 m1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Carina E, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres470 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
790 litres810 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. The Toyota Carina E may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Carina E (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Carina E, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7901`720
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Toyota Carina E has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 8001200
Pros and Cons: Opel Vectra has
  • more power
  • lower price
Toyota Carina E has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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