BMW 3 series 1987 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Opel Vectra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.4 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | 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. | |||
| Opel Vectra 1995 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Vectra 1995 1.8 engine | |||
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 |
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: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 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`545 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 800 | |
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