Opel Vectra 2002 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra 2002 engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Vectra 2005, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Vectra 2005. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra 2002 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra 2002 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Opel Vectra 2002 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra 2002 is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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