Opel Vectra C or Volvo V70 II?

2002–2008 vs 2000–2007 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Wagon

In short

Length: Vectra C 4,870 mm, V70 II 4,710 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: Vectra C 530 l, V70 II 485 l.
Lowest consumption: Vectra C 5.6 l/100 km, V70 II 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Vectra C 74–169 kW, V70 II 96–154 kW.
Standard equipment: Vectra C 23 items (Essentia), V70 II 33 items (Kinetic).
On Autodrom: Vectra C from €12,100 (1 listing); no V70 II is listed right now.

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

Volvo V70 II2000–2007 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Vectra C2002–20081 listing · from €12,100	Volvo V70 II2000–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,596 mm–4,870 mm	Length4,710 mm
Width	Width1,798 mm	Width1,804 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm–2,830 mm	Wheelbase2,756 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance143 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l–530 l	Trunk volume485 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,700 kg	Curb weight1,521 kg–1,600 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2008	Production years2000–2007
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines4
Power	Power74–169 kW (101–230 hp)	Power96–154 kW (131–209 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.2	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 CDTI 120	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.4D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.8 V6 Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.5T
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed225 km/h
Trim levelsEssentia · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Essentia	Items in the base trim33 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo	Items in the top trim39 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 6
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✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
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 · Safety7 · 9
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
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 · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€12,100	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Vectra C or Volvo V70 II?

Length: Opel Vectra C 4,870 mm, Volvo V70 II 4,710 mm (a 160 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,830 vs 2,756 mm. Boot: 530 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Vectra C or Volvo V70 II?

The most frugal Opel Vectra C uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 CDTI 120); the most frugal Volvo V70 II 6.5 l/100 km (2.4D).

Which is more powerful — Opel Vectra C or Volvo V70 II?

The strongest Opel Vectra C makes 169 kW (230 hp) (2.8 V6 Turbo); the strongest Volvo V70 II 154 kW (209 hp) (2.5T).

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