Opel Vectra A or Opel Vectra B?

1988–1995 vs 1995–2002 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door vs Sedan/Wagon/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Vectra A 4,432 mm, Vectra B 4,490 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Vectra A 530 l, Vectra B 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Vectra A 5.8 l/100 km, Vectra B 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Vectra A 42–150 kW, Vectra B 55–125 kW.
Standard equipment: Vectra A 10 items (GL), Vectra B 17 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Vectra A1988–1995 · 14 engines · GL, GLS, CD, LSSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Opel Vectra A1988–1995no listings	Opel Vectra B1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,350 mm–4,432 mm	Length4,477 mm–4,490 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,706 mm	Width1,707 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,637 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume440 l–530 l	Trunk volume460 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,035 kg–1,445 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,440 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l	Fuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1995	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power42–150 kW (57–204 hp)	Power55–125 kW (75–170 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5	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 consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.7 D	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.0 DTI 16V
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0i Turbo 4x4	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsGL · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · GL	Items in the base trim17 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · CDX	Items in the top trim26 · CDX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 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-theft0 · 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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Vectra A or Opel Vectra B?

Length: Opel Vectra B 4,490 mm, Opel Vectra A 4,432 mm (a 58 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,637 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 500 vs 530 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Vectra A or Opel Vectra B?

The most frugal Opel Vectra A uses 5.8 l/100 km (1.7 D); the most frugal Opel Vectra B 5.6 l/100 km (2.0 DTI 16V).

Which is more powerful — Opel Vectra A or Opel Vectra B?

The strongest Opel Vectra A makes 150 kW (204 hp) (2.0i Turbo 4x4); the strongest Opel Vectra B 125 kW (170 hp) (2.5 V6).

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