Volkswagen Passat (2005 – 2010) vs Opel Vectra Hatchback (2005 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 250 hp at most. The Volkswagen Passat is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.3 s. The Opel Vectra Hatchback has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 246 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. The Opel Vectra Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,313 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Volkswagen Passat is 150 mm longer than the Opel Vectra Hatchback.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat
2005 – 2010
|
Opel
Vectra Hatchback
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 24 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 250 hp | 101 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 350 Nm | 167 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.7 s | 7.3 – 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 246 km/h | 186 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,313 – 1,635 kg | 1,290 – 1,513 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.