Opel Vectra 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.8 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 | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 13 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 | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
| Opel Vectra has 7 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): | 1`790 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 200 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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