Opel Vectra 2000 vs Opel Vectra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra 2007 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra 2000 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Vectra 2007, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Vectra 2007. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Vectra 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra 2000 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra 2000 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | 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 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 2000 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. | |||
| Opel Vectra 2000 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. Opel Vectra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
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 2000 is smaller. Opel Vectra 2000 is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra 2007, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra 2000 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
| Opel Vectra 2000 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra 2007. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra 2000 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra 2007. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Vectra 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra 2000 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Opel Vectra 2007, so Opel Vectra 2007 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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