Opel Vectra 2004 vs Volvo S80 1999
| 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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): | 2`125 | 2`140 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 125 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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