Opel Vectra 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Omega | Installed on at least 5 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 12 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 | 437 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 43 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`950 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 60 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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