Opel Vectra 1999 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| 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 | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra 1999 engine produces 39 HP less power than Opel Vectra 2005, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Vectra 2005. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra 1999 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra 1999 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra 1999 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 400'000 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 1999 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Used also on 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 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Vectra 2005 2.0 engine: The engine is identical to Saab B207L engine. It features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing.It has two balance shafts with a separate ... More about Opel Vectra 2005 2.0 engine | |||
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 1999 is smaller. Opel Vectra 1999 is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra 2005, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra 1999 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
| Opel Vectra 1999 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra 2005. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra 1999 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Vectra 2005 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra 1999 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Opel Vectra 2005, so Opel Vectra 2005 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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