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Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) or Opel Vectra C?

2000–2005 vs 2002–2008 · Sedan vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)2000–2005 · 6 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
Opel Vectra C2002–2008 · 14 engines · Essentia, Elegance, Cosmo, ComfortSpecifications →1 listing from €12,100 →
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Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)2000–2005no listings
Opel Vectra C2002–20081 listing · from €12,100
Dimensions
Length4,730 mmLength4,596 mm–4,870 mm
Width1,820 mmWidth1,798 mm
Height1,410 mmHeight1,460 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mmWheelbase2,700 mm–2,830 mm
Ground clearance160 mmGround clearance125 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume479 lTrunk volume500 l–530 l
Curb weight1,405 kg–1,525 kgCurb weight1,310 kg–1,700 kg
Fuel tank65 lFuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years2000–2005Production years2002–2008
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines6Number of engines14
Power100–125 kW (136–170 hp)Power74–169 kW (101–230 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–2.7Displacement (l)1.6–3.2
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 CDTI 120
Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.5 V6Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.8 V6 Turbo
Top speed215 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Essentia
Items in the base trim17 · LXItems in the base trim23 · Essentia
Items in the top trim21 · EXItems in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings0Listings1
Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€12,100

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) or Opel Vectra C?

Length: Opel Vectra C 4,870 mm, Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 4,730 mm (a 140 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,830 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 530 vs 479 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) or Opel Vectra C?

The most frugal Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) uses 8.9 l/100 km (2.0); the most frugal Opel Vectra C 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 CDTI 120).

Which is more powerful — Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) or Opel Vectra C?

The strongest Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) makes 125 kW (170 hp) (2.7 V6 AT); the strongest Opel Vectra C 169 kW (230 hp) (2.8 V6 Turbo).

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