Opel Vectra 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 35 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 55 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Vectra is larger. Opel Vectra is 14 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 440 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 1 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): | 2`030 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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