Opel Vectra Caravan (2005 – 2008) vs Renault Vel Satis (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Opel Vectra Caravan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,565 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Vectra Caravan
2005 – 2008
|
Renault
Vel Satis
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 250 hp | 139 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 400 Nm | 270 – 360 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 13.9 s | 8.3 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 245 km/h | 200 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 10.4 L/100 km | 7.1 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,840 – 4,841 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,796 – 1,801 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,500 – 1,501 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,560 kg | 1,565 – 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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