Opel Vectra 1999 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 4 HP less power than Opel Mokka, but torque is 10 NM more than Opel Mokka. Despite less power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.66 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 22 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 54 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 1372 litres | |
| Opel Vectra has 426 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 582 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`839 | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 8400 | |
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