Audi A4 Avant (1996 – 2001) vs Opel Vectra Caravan (1996 – 1999): specs compared

Both offer around 193 hp at most. The Audi A4 Avant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km.

Specification Audi A4 Avant Audi A4 Avant 1996 – 2001 Opel Vectra Caravan Opel Vectra Caravan 1996 – 1999
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1996 – 2001 1996 – 1999
Body style Avant · Estate / wagon —
Variants 27 10
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD · AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 193 hp 75 – 195 hp
Torque 140 – 391 Nm 128 – 240 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.4 – 15.0 s 8.2 – 17.0 s
Top speed 172 – 237 km/h 167 – 225 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.3 – 10.9 L/100 km 6.3 – 10.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,481 mm 4,491 mm
Width 1,730 mm 1,709 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,639 mm
Curb weight 155 – 1,505 kg 1,172 – 1,468 kg

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