Audi A4 B5 or Opel Vectra B?

1994–2001 vs 1995–2002 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A4 B5 4,479 mm, Vectra B 4,490 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: A4 B5 440 l, Vectra B 500 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B5 5.2 l/100 km, Vectra B 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B5 66–142 kW, Vectra B 55–125 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B5 15 items (Basis), Vectra B 17 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B51994–2001 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, S lineSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Vectra B1995–2002 · 14 engines · GL, CD, Sport, CDXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B51994–2001no listings	Opel Vectra B1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,479 mm	Length4,477 mm–4,490 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,707 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,428 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,617 mm	Wheelbase2,637 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–440 l	Trunk volume460 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,170 kg–1,540 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,440 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2001	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power55–125 kW (75–170 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8	Displacement (l)1.6–2.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.0 DTI 16V
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.8 T 180 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Basis	Items in the base trim17 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim26 · CDX
Equipment · Comfort4 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B5 or Opel Vectra B?

Length: Opel Vectra B 4,490 mm, Audi A4 B5 4,479 mm (a 11 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,637 vs 2,617 mm. Boot: 500 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B5 or Opel Vectra B?

The most frugal Audi A4 B5 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Opel Vectra B 5.6 l/100 km (2.0 DTI 16V).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B5 or Opel Vectra B?

The strongest Audi A4 B5 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro); the strongest Opel Vectra B 125 kW (170 hp) (2.5 V6).

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