Hyundai Elantra 2000 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 3 NM less than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.5 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 480'000 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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra and Opel Vectra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 65 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
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| Quality: | Hyundai Elantra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Hyundai Elantra, so Hyundai Elantra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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