Compare: Opel Vectra 1996 Station wagon (estate) 115 Hp vs Audi A4 1999 Station wagon (estate) 110 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 1999 Station wagon (estate) 118 Hp

General information

Brand

Opel

Audi

BMW

Model

Vectra

3 Series

Generation

Vectra B Caravan

A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999)

3 Series Touring (E46)

Modification (Engine)

1.8i 16V (115 Hp)

1.9 TDI (110 Hp) quattro

318i (118 Hp)

Start of production

October, 1996 year

January, 1999 year

1999 year

End of production

November, 1998 year

June, 2000 year

2001 year

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.7 l/100 km

7.8 l/100 km

11.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.1 l/100 km

4.8 l/100 km

6.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12 sec

12.2 sec

10.9 sec

Maximum speed

195 km/h

188 km/h

202 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

115 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

110 Hp @ 4150 rpm.

118 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque

170 Nm @ 3400 rpm.

235 Nm @ 1900 rpm.

180 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine location

Front, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

X18XE

AVG

M43B19

Engine displacement

1796 cm³

1896 cm³

1895 cm³

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80.5 mm

79.5 mm

85 mm

Piston Stroke

88.2 mm

95.5 mm

83.5 mm

Compression ratio

19.5

9.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Direct injection

Multi-point indirect injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

OHC

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l

3.8 l

4 l

Coolant

7.1 l

6.5 l

6 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1310 kg

1430 kg

1365 kg

Max. weight

1905 kg

1980 kg

1905 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

390 l

435 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1490 l

1250 l

1345 l

Fuel tank capacity

60 l

63 l

Dimensions

Length

4490 mm

4479 mm

4478 mm

Width

1707 mm

1733 mm

1739 mm

Width including mirrors

1841 mm

Height

1490 mm

1417 mm

1409 mm

Wheelbase

2637 mm

2622 mm

2725 mm

Front track

1484 mm

1498 mm

1481 mm

Rear (Back) track

1473 mm

1479 mm

1488 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

160 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

All wheel drive (4x4)

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears (manual transmission)

Front suspension

Coil spring

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Helical spring

Double wishbone

Helical spring

Front brakes

Disc

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

195/65 R15

Wheel rims size

5.5J x 15