Opel Vectra 2000 vs Kia Shuma 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 37 HP more power than Kia Shuma, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Kia Shuma. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Shuma, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Shuma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Used also on Kia Sephia | |
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 2 cm longer than the Kia Shuma, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 780 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 152 litres more trunk space than the Kia Shuma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Shuma, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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