Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V DGi

Opel Vectra 2002 2.2 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V DGi has been produced from January, 2004 to August, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.2 litres, which produces power of 147 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 203 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 400 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Vectra 2.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V DGi has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V DGi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 212 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V DGi in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.5 litres per 100km (11.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 12 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 61 litres or 16.12 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.

Opel Vectra safety

During safety testing Opel Vectra has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Vectra is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Vectra got one star.

With the same engine there are also two other Opel Vectra versions - with manual gearbox (Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V MT), and with manual gearbox (Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 2.2-16V DGi MT) available:
  • Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 8.6 litres per 100 km
  • Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 2.2-16V DGi MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 9.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km
Opel Vectra 2002

Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V DGi technical data

Model: Opel Vectra GTS 2.2-16V DGi
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2004. January ... 2005. August 
Engine: 2198 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 204 g/km
Power: 147 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 203 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 212 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres (16.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.60m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1360 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1945 kg

Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V DGi engine Z22SE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2198 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V DGi oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.6 litres (8 quarts)
Power 147 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 203 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Zafira

All Opel Vectra hatchback [2002 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 1.8-16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 122 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 1.9 CDTi Aug 2004 — Aug 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 120 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 1.9 CDTi Apr 2004 — Aug 2005 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 1.9 CDTi Apr 2004 — Aug 2005 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Opel Vectra 2003 GTS 2.0 Turbo Aug 2003 — Aug 2005 2.0 Petrol 175 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V Aug 2002 — Jan 2004 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 2.2-16V DGi Jan 2004 — Aug 2005 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2-16V Aug 2002 — Jan 2004 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 2.2-16V DGi Jan 2004 — Aug 2005 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2 DTi-16V Aug 2002 — Aug 2004 2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 2.2 DTi-16V Aug 2002 — Aug 2004 2.2 Diesel 125 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 3.0-V6 CDTi Jan 2004 — Aug 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

3.0 Diesel 177 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Vectra 2004 GTS 3.0-V6 CDTi Jan 2004 — Aug 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

3.0 Diesel 177 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 3.2-V6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

3.2 Petrol 211 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 2002 GTS 3.2-V6

Most powerfull petrol version (211 HP)

3.2 Petrol 211 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Vectra 2002 reviews
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