Opel Vectra 1995 vs Kia Shuma 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 28 HP more power than Kia Shuma, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Kia Shuma. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Kia Shuma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Shuma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 2 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | 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: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra and Kia Shuma are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 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 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.8 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`790 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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