Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V

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.).
More engine specs 
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 automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
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.
Opel Vectra 1.8 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Opel Vectra 1999

Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Vectra 1.8i-16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. September ... 2002. May 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 207 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 (combined) 12.1 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km (23.8 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: 1180 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1815 kg

Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V engine Z18XE

Engine reliability and common problems:

Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems.
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 1796 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88.2 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.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Opel Vectra 1999 1.8i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.25 litres (4.5 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 125 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Zafira Opel Meriva Opel Signum

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

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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