Opel Vectra Caravan (2005 – 2008) vs Volkswagen Passat (2005 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 250 hp at most. The Volkswagen Passat is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,313 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Opel Vectra Caravan is 81 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat.
| Specification |
Opel
Vectra Caravan
2005 – 2008
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2005 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 24 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 250 hp | 102 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 400 Nm | 148 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 13.9 s | 6.9 – 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 245 km/h | 188 – 246 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 10.4 L/100 km | 4.5 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,840 – 4,841 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,796 – 1,801 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,500 – 1,501 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,560 kg | 1,313 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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