Opel Vectra 1999 vs BMW 3 series 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 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: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Opel Vectra 1999 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Vectra 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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