BMW 3 series 1996 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.1 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Vectra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 27 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 790 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 155 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 240 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`700 | 1`790 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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