Kia Shuma 1998 vs Opel Vectra 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 88 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 135 NM | 170 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Kia Shuma engine produces 37 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Kia Shuma reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Shuma 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 Kia Shuma could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Shuma consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
790 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
530 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sephia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Shuma is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 480 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 1180 litres | |
Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Kia Shuma has 152 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 400 litres). | |||
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 | 1`815 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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