Seat Toledo 1997 vs Opel Vectra 1996
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Seat Toledo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Toledo engine produces 28 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Seat Toledo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Seat Toledo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Toledo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Seat Toledo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Toledo consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Toledo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 Seat Toledo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Toledo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Seat Toledo is smaller. Seat Toledo is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Toledo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 790 litres | |
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Seat Toledo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Seat Toledo has 70 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The Opel Vectra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Toledo (by 570 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Toledo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Toledo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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