Opel Vectra 2002 vs Volvo S80 1998
| 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: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 770 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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`060 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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