Opel Vectra Caravan (1999 – 2002) vs Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora (1999 – 2004): specs compared
The Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 223 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. The Opel Vectra Caravan is the lighter car, from 1,223 kg against 1,286 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Opel Vectra Caravan is 82 mm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora.
| Specification |
Opel
Vectra Caravan
1999 – 2002
|
Volkswagen
Jetta / Vento / Bora
1999 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 170 hp | 115 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 128 – 270 Nm | 205 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 17.0 s | 7.6 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 223 km/h | 192 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 10.0 L/100 km | 5.2 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,409 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,440 – 1,491 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,223 – 1,425 kg | 1,286 – 1,500 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.