Opel Vectra 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 215 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 80 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
810 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
610 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.50 m | 4.38 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
Opel Vectra is 12 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Vectra is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 437 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 43 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`760 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | high | |
Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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