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Opel Vectra 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Vectra 1.8
Year2001
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.00 PS (85 kW or 114 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque170.00 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0841 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4430 litres (1,170 gallons)
Optional cargo space1410 litres (373 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 285 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 278 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1380 kg (3,042.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1835 kg (4,045.5 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4600 mm (181.1 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions135.0 g/km
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