Opel Vectra 1999 vs Kia Shuma 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Vectra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Shuma) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Kia Shuma is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 29 HP less power than Kia Shuma, but torque is 33 NM more than Kia Shuma. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 9.1 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Shuma, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 4 years | 11 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 Kia Carens, Kia Sephia, Kia Clarus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Shuma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 2 cm longer than the Kia Shuma, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
790 litres | 780 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 152 litres more trunk space than the Kia Shuma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Shuma, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`870 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`335 kg | 1`140 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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