BMW 3 series 1983 vs Opel Vectra 1995
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Vectra can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.7 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 - 170 HP | 75 - 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 230 NM | 128 - 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 - 18 seconds | 8.5 - 15.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 10.0 | 5.9 - 10.7 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Vectra. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
425 litres | 790 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`610 kg | ~ 1`817 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`155 kg | ~ 1`288 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 455 kg | ~ 529 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Opel Vectra. Therefore, Opel Vectra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 800 | |
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