Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V

Opel Vectra 1999 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V has been produced from December, 1999 to May, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 410 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Vectra 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 193 km/h.

Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Opel is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Opel Vectra fuel consumption.

Opel Vectra safety

During safety testing Opel Vectra has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Vectra is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Vectra got two stars.

Opel Vectra 1999

Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Vectra 1.6i-16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1999. December ... 2002. May 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 180 g/km
Power: 100 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 150 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 193 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km (30.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.50m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 480 litres
Trunk max capacity: 790 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1745 kg

Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V engine X16XEL

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 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 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 150 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra

All Opel Vectra hatchback [1999 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i Jan 1999 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V Dec 1999 — Mai 2002 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 1999 1.6i-16V Dec 1999 — Mai 2002 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V Dec 1999 — Sep 2000 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V Dec 1999 — Sep 2000 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Vectra 2000 1.8i-16V Sep 2000 — Mai 2002 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 2000 1.8i-16V Sep 2000 — Mai 2002 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Vectra 1999 2.0i-16V Dec 1999 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 1999 2.0i-16V Dec 1999 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Vectra 1999 2.0 Di-16V Dec 1999 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 82 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 1999 2.0 DTi-16V Dec 1999 — Mai 2002

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 100 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 2000 2.2i-16V Sep 2000 — Mai 2002 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 2000 2.2i-16V Sep 2000 — Mai 2002 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Vectra 2000 2.2 DTi-16V Sep 2000 — Mai 2002

Most powerfull diesel version (125 HP)

2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 1999 2.5i-V6 Dec 1999 — Mai 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Vectra 1999 2.5i-V6 Dec 1999 — Mai 2002

Most powerfull petrol version (170 HP)

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Vectra 1999 reviews
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