Kia Shuma 1998 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Kia Shuma engine produces 28 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 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.4 | |
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The Kia Shuma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Shuma consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Kia Shuma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 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 | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sephia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 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 | 790 litres | |
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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 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Shuma is 0.8 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`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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