Opel Vectra 1995 vs Opel Astra 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| 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`875 | 1`810 | |
| 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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