Opel Vectra 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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: | 4.50 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 12 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Vectra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 437 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 43 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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