Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Opel launched the Vectra hatchback at the same time as its three-box sedan sibling at the 1995 Frankfurt Motorshow.
GM was not very satisfied with the sales results from the first Vectra generation. Despite being a modern vehicle, it couldn't convince too many customers to choose them instead of other cars, especially the Ford Mondeo. In comparison, the first generation of the Mondeo suffered from some design mishaps, but Opel nailed-it! With the hatchback version, the Vectra offered more room in the trunk and an appealing fastback look.
The 1995 Vectra was a significant improvement over its predecessor with more rounded areas and fluid shapes. A particular form was for the door-mirrors connected to the bodywork via an aerodynamic pillar that followed the hood's V-shaped lines. Up to the B-pillar, it was the same vehicle as to the sedan version, but after the C-pillar, it featured a sloped liftgate that offered a wide opening for the trunk.
Inside, the bucket-seats at the front were mounted low on the floor to create the impression of a sporty family sedan. The concept worked well for the front passengers but left little legroom for the rear ones. In the back, Opel installed a split-folding bench that expanded the trunk area. GM installed a refreshed dashboard with curved lines that looked appealing to its customers.
Opel offered the Vectra B with a choice of five gasoline and a turbodiesel engine under the hood. Later on, in 1997, it introduced a new generation of direct-injected diesel versions fitted with four valves per cylinder. The carmaker paired all of them to a five-speed manual gearbox. For selected versions, the Vectra was available with a four-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6200 RPM 101 HP @ 6200 RPM 99 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 150 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2616.9 lbs (1187 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3847.1 lbs (1745 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 128 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2539.7 lbs (1152 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 16V 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1799 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 170 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2705.1 lbs (1227 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3913.2 lbs (1775 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 16V 5MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 5600 RPM 136 HP @ 5600 RPM 134 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 139 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 188 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.59 mph (215 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.37 in (4480 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.26/57.87 in (1,480/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2793.25 lbs (1267 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.41 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i V6 5MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2498 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5800 RPM 170 HP @ 5800 RPM 168 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 230 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2934.4 lbs (1331 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4199.8 lbs (1905 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 240.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L TD 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1686 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4400 RPM 82 HP @ 4400 RPM 80 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 168 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2771.2 lbs (1257 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3979.3 lbs (1805 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Di 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1994 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4300 RPM 82 HP @ 4300 RPM 80 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 185 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2870.4 lbs (1302 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DTi 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1994 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 4300 RPM 101 HP @ 4300 RPM 99 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 205 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2870.4 lbs (1302 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156.4 g/km |