Opel Vectra 1999 vs Opel Astra 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 39 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 1180 litres | |
| Opel Vectra has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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