Opel Vectra Caravan (2002 – 2005) vs Lexus ES (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Lexus ES is the more powerful of the two, with up to 228 hp against 211 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.1 s. The Opel Vectra Caravan has the higher top speed: 239 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,520 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Vectra Caravan
2002 – 2005
|
Lexus
ES
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 211 hp | 213 – 228 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 370 Nm | 299 – 325 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 13.9 s | 7.2 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 239 km/h | 225 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 10.6 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,821 mm | 4,854 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,705 kg | 1,520 – 1,575 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.