Opel Vectra 2004 vs Volvo S80 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 | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 560'000 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S80 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo S80 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S80 2001 2.4 engine | |||
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 | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 55 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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