Nissan Primera Hatchback (1996 – 1999) vs Opel Vectra Hatchback (1995 – 1999): specs compared

The Opel Vectra Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 218 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,152 kg against 1,205 kg. At 4,481 mm, the Opel Vectra Hatchback is 51 mm longer than the Nissan Primera Hatchback.

Specification Nissan Primera Hatchback Nissan Primera Hatchback 1996 – 1999 Opel Vectra Hatchback Opel Vectra Hatchback 1995 – 1999
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 1996 – 1999 1995 – 1999
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Variants 4 8
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 150 hp 75 – 170 hp
Torque 136 – 181 Nm 128 – 230 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.8 – 14.0 s 8.5 – 15.5 s
Top speed 174 – 218 km/h 175 – 230 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.7 – 8.1 L/100 km 5.9 – 10.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,430 mm 4,480 – 4,481 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,709 – 1,710 mm
Height 1,410 mm 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,639 – 2,640 mm
Curb weight 1,205 – 1,290 kg 1,152 – 1,331 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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