Opel Vectra 2003 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 12 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.5 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Opel Vectra 2003 2.0 engine: The engine is identical to Saab B207L engine. It features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing.It has two balance shafts with a separate ... More about Opel Vectra 2003 2.0 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 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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