BMW 3 series 2000 vs Opel Vectra 1999
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Opel Vectra can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Opel Vectra is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 231 HP | 75 - 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 300 NM | 128 - 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 11 seconds | 8.5 - 15.5 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 - 10.0 | 5.8 - 10.3 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series and Opel Vectra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 1423 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 180 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 1123 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`949 | ~ 1`842 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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