Opel Vectra 2002 vs Volvo S80 2002
| 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: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo S80, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Used also on Volvo S60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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): | 1`995 | 2`070 | |
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| 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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