Opel Vectra 1999 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 105 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 Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 380'000 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 Opel Vectra 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 Meriva | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| 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: | 4.50 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 39 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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