Opel Vectra A or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

1988–1995 vs 1988–1993 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Vectra A 4,432 mm, Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: Vectra A 530 l, Passat B3 (35i) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Vectra A 5.8 l/100 km, Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km.
Power: Vectra A 42–150 kW, Passat B3 (35i) 53–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Vectra A 10 items (GL), Passat B3 (35i) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Vectra A1988–1995no listings	Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,350 mm–4,432 mm	Length4,573 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,706 mm	Width1,704 mm–1,706 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume440 l–530 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,035 kg–1,445 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1995	Production years1988–1993
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines9
Power	Power42–150 kW (57–204 hp)	Power53–128 kW (72–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.7 D	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0i Turbo 4x4	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsGL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · GL	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · CDX	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
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 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
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 — Opel Vectra A or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm, Opel Vectra A 4,432 mm (a 153 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,625 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 640 vs 530 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Vectra A or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The most frugal Opel Vectra A uses 5.8 l/100 km (1.7 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Opel Vectra A or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The strongest Opel Vectra A makes 150 kW (204 hp) (2.0i Turbo 4x4); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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