Opel Vectra Caravan (2005 – 2008) vs Subaru Outback (2005 – 2009): specs compared

The Opel Vectra Caravan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 224 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,420 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Opel Vectra Caravan is 112 mm longer than the Subaru Outback.

Specification Opel Vectra Caravan Opel Vectra Caravan 2005 – 2008 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2005 – 2009
Overview
Origin Germany Japan
Documented years 2005 – 2008 2005 – 2009
Body style — —
Variants 11 7
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 101 – 250 hp 150 – 245 hp
Torque 150 – 400 Nm 226 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.5 – 13.9 s 8.5 – 9.8 s
Top speed 182 – 245 km/h 198 – 224 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.9 – 10.4 L/100 km 5.8 – 9.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,840 – 4,841 mm 4,729 mm
Width 1,796 – 1,801 mm 1,770 mm
Height 1,500 – 1,501 mm 1,544 mm
Wheelbase 2,830 mm 2,670 mm
Curb weight 1,370 – 1,560 kg 1,420 – 1,635 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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