Opel Vectra 2002 vs Volvo S80 1998
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 41 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.5 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Vectra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Vectra is 22 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1106 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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