Opel Vectra 1999 vs BMW 3 series 1998
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Opel Vectra is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.9 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 170 HP | 105 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 - 270 NM | 165 - 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 - 15.5 seconds | 6.5 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 - 10.3 | 5.7 - 10.0 | |
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Opel Vectra petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Opel Vectra equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1423 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`842 | ~ 1`936 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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