Opel Vectra 2000 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 147 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 7 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1423 litres | 1372 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`815 | 1`926 | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 8400 | |
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