Oldsmobile Alero sedan (1999 – 2004) vs Opel Vectra Sedan (1999 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Opel Vectra Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,173 kg against 1,364 kg. At 4,742 mm, the Oldsmobile Alero sedan is 261 mm longer than the Opel Vectra Sedan.
| Specification |
Oldsmobile
Alero sedan
1999 – 2004
|
Opel
Vectra Sedan
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2004 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 – 171 hp | 75 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 203 – 271 Nm | 128 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.5 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 175 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.7 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,742 mm | 4,480 – 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,709 – 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,420 – 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | 2,639 – 2,640 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,364 kg | 1,173 – 1,380 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.