Opel Vectra 1996 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 19 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 19 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Vectra is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`770 | |
| 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: | 6.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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