Opel Astra 2006 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 24 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Vectra. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | 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. 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2006 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. Opel Vectra 1999 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Vectra 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Astra is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 12 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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`870 | 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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