Opel Astra 2006 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 64 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 790 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 275 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 350 litres). | |||
| 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`975 | 1`820 | |
| 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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