Kia Shuma 1998 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Kia Shuma is more dynamic to drive. Kia Shuma engine produces 13 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Kia Shuma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Shuma consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Shuma could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sephia | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Shuma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Shuma and Opel Vectra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Kia Shuma has 152 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Shuma is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Kia Shuma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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