Opel Vectra 1997 vs Subaru Outback 2017

 
Opel Vectra
1997 - 1999
Subaru Outback
2017 -
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 100 HP175 HP
Torque: 205 NM235 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13 seconds10.2 seconds
Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving.
Opel Vectra engine produces 75 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.97.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km8.6 l/100km
The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway950 km on highway
980 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption
Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Vectra engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 3 years14 years
Engine spread: Used also on Opel OmegaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback 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 m4.82 m
Width: 1.71 m1.84 m
Height: 1.43 m1.68 m
Opel Vectra is smaller.
Opel Vectra is 34 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 25 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres512 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
790 litresno data
Subaru Outback has more luggage space.
Opel Vectra has 32 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9502`100
Safety:
Quality:
average
no data
Average price (€): 80024 400
Pros and Cons: Opel Vectra has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Subaru Outback has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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