Opel Vectra 1999 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| 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 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 440 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 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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