Opel Vectra 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
500 litres | no data | |
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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`100 | 2`055 | |
| 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 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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