Opel Vectra Hatchback (1992 – 1995) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1992 – 1997): specs compared
The Opel Vectra Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 190 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 224 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 993 kg against 1,045 kg. At 4,351 mm, the Opel Vectra Hatchback is 330 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Opel
Vectra Hatchback
1992 – 1995
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
1992 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1995 | 1992 – 1997 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 12 | 13 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 204 hp | 60 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 105 – 227 Nm | 107 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 20.5 s | 7.5 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 152 – 240 km/h | 156 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 8.8 L/100 km | 5.0 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 – 4,351 mm | 4,021 mm |
| Width | 1,699 – 1,700 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 – 2,601 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,045 – 1,285 kg | 993 – 1,299 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.