Opel Vectra 2005 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 7 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra 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: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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): | 1`955 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Vectra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Opel Vectra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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