Opel Vectra 1999 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra 1999 engine produces 24 HP less power than Opel Vectra 2005, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Vectra 2005. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra 1999 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra 1999 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra 1999 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 1999 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 | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Vectra 1999 is smaller. Opel Vectra 1999 is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra 2005, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra 1999 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 500 litres | |
| Opel Vectra 1999 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra 2005. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra 1999 (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra 1999 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Vectra 2005 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra 1999 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Opel Vectra 2005, so Opel Vectra 2005 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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