Opel Vectra 1995 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 64 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Used also on Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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