Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V

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Opel Vectra 1999 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V has been produced from September, 2000 to May, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. This Opel Vectra 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and Aisin AW50-40LS automatic gearbox with 4 gears. With proper servicing, Aisin AW50-40LS gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 300,000 km. The most common problem with this gearbox is with the torque converter, which tends to become contaminated with wear products and fail if oil change intervals are not observed.
Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100 km, which is 15% more than the manufacturer's stated. 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.

With the same engine there is also Opel Vectra version with manual gearbox (Opel Vectra 2000 1.8i-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 10.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.9 litres per 100 km or 19 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km.

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