Opel Vectra 2002 vs Volvo S80 2000
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 147 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 53 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.0 | |
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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: | 640 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.82 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 | 1110 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 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 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 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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