Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Opel Vectra C?

2005–2011 vs 2002–2008 · Wagon vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm, Vectra C 4,870 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Croma II (Type 194) 500 l, Vectra C 530 l.
Lowest consumption: Croma II (Type 194) 6 l/100 km, Vectra C 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Croma II (Type 194) 88–147 kW, Vectra C 74–169 kW.
Standard equipment: Croma II (Type 194) 32 items (Active), Vectra C 23 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: Vectra C from €12,100 (1 listing); no Croma II (Type 194) is listed right now.

Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011 · 7 engines · Active, Dynamic, Emotion, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Vectra C2002–2008 · 14 engines · Essentia, Elegance, Cosmo, ComfortSpecifications →1 listing from €12,100 →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011no listings	Opel Vectra C2002–20081 listing · from €12,100
Dimensions
Length	Length4,756 mm–4,783 mm	Length4,596 mm–4,870 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm–1,777 mm	Width1,798 mm
Height	Height1,597 mm–1,603 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm–2,830 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume500 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,670 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,700 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l–63 l	Fuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines14
Power	Power88–147 kW (120–200 hp)	Power74–169 kW (101–230 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.4	Displacement (l)1.6–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.9 Multijet 8V 120	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 CDTI 120
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.4 Multijet 200	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.8 V6 Turbo
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Active	Items in the base trim23 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Dynamic	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 3
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✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
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 · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€12,100

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Opel Vectra C?

Length: Opel Vectra C 4,870 mm, Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm (a 87 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,830 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 530 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Opel Vectra C?

The most frugal Fiat Croma II (Type 194) uses 6 l/100 km (1.9 Multijet 8V 120); the most frugal Opel Vectra C 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 CDTI 120).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Opel Vectra C?

The strongest Fiat Croma II (Type 194) makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.4 Multijet 200); the strongest Opel Vectra C 169 kW (230 hp) (2.8 V6 Turbo).

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