Opel Vectra 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 120 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 Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 600'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Vectra is larger. Opel Vectra is 48 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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