Opel Vectra 1996 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 93 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 | 14 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 Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback 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: | 4.48 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.68 m | |
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Opel Vectra is smaller. Opel Vectra is 34 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Opel Vectra has 32 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`100 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 26 400 | |
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