Hyundai Elantra 2000 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 6 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 4 NM less than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | |
| 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. | |||
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`770 | no data | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai Elantra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai Elantra, so Hyundai Elantra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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