Opel Vectra 2000 vs Lexus IS 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Vectra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus IS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 30 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 75 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Vectra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra and Lexus IS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 475 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 170 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 705 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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