Opel Vectra in detail about fuel consumption
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When buying a car, we always study its technical characteristics. That is why the fuel consumption of the Opel Vectra is of interest to all its owners. But the driver notices that the data on the consumption of gasoline, which he expected, differs from the actual spending. So why is this happening and how can you calculate the real fuel consumption of an Opel Vectra per 100 km?
What fuel consumption depends on
In the description of the technical characteristics of the car, only numbers are written, but in reality the indicators are much more than the owner thought. Why such differences?
| Engine | Consumption (track) | Consumption (city) | Consumption (mixed cycle) |
| 1.8 Ecotec (petrol) 5-mech, 2WD | 6.2 l / 100 km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | 7.6 l / 100 km |
2.2 Ecotec (petrol) 5-mech, 2WD | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
1.9 CDTi (diesel) 6-mech, 2WD | 4.9 l / 100 km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
The average fuel consumption of an Opel Vectra depends on many factors.. Among them:
- the quality of gasoline;
- technical condition of the machine;
- weather and road conditions;
- car congestion;
- season;
- driving style.
Three generations of Opel Vectra
The manufacturer began producing the first cars of this lineup in 1988. Cars of this series were produced until 2009, and during this time they managed to be heavily modified. The manufacturer divided them into three generations.
Generation A
In the first generation, models were presented in the body of a sedan and hatchback. At the front was a turbocharged petrol or diesel engine. Fuel consumption for Opel Vectra A 1.8:
- in mixed mode they consume 7,7 liters per 100 kilometers;
- in the urban cycle - 10 l;
- on the highway fuel consumption - 6 liters.
As for the modification 2.2 of the Opel Vectra A, then data such:
- mixed cycle: 8,6 l;
- in the garden: 10,4 l;
- on the highway - 5,8.
The generation A line of vehicles is equipped with a diesel engine. Such a motor spends in mixed mode 6,5 liters of diesel fuel, in the city - 7,4 liters, and the fuel consumption of the Opel Vectra on the highway is 5,6 liters.
Generation B
The manufacturer began producing cars of the second generation in 1995. Now modifications were produced with three types of bodies: a practical station wagon was added to the sedan and hatchback.
The 1.8 MT station wagon consumes 12,2 liters in the city, 8,8 liters in mixed mode, and 6,8 liters on the highway., the consumption rate of gasoline Opele Vectra in the hatchback case is 10,5 / 6,7 / 5,8, respectively. The sedan has similar characteristics to the hatchback.
Generation C
The third generation of Opel Vectra cars closest to us began to be produced in 2002. Compared to previous models of the 1st and 2nd generation Vectra, the new ones are larger and more solidly equipped.
However, the same front-engined, front-wheel drive, petrol and diesel models remained. Still produced sedans, hatchbacks and station wagons.
A standard car Opel Vectra C consumed 9,8 liters of gasoline or 7,1 liters of diesel fuel in mixed mode. The maximum fuel consumption on the Opel Vectra in the city is 14 liters of AI-95 or 10,9 d / t. On the highway - 6,1 liters or 5,1 liters.
How to save on fuel
Experienced drivers who have a good understanding of how a car works have found several effective ways to reduce fuel costs and save significant amounts per year.
For example, fuel consumption increases in cold weather, so it is recommended to warm up the engine before driving.. Also, you should not load the car too much if it is not necessary - the engine “eats” more from overload.
Much depends on driving style. If the driver likes to move at high speeds, make sharp turns, start abruptly and brake, he will have to pay more for gasoline. To reduce fuel consumption, it is recommended to drive calmly, without sudden starts and braking.
If you find that the car has suddenly begun to consume more gasoline than usual, it is worth checking the health of your car. The reason may lie in a dangerous breakdown, so it is better to take care of everything in advance and send the car for diagnostics.
