Opel Vectra 2002 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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