Opel Astra 2006 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.4 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | 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. Opel Astra 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: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Astra and Opel Vectra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 275 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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