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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2006-2008
VS

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.5 L/100 km
    15.2 mpg US
    18.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
250hp186kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
73.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
622km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,839mm191in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
530L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
69L
CO2 emissions-
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
24.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 has 10 hp more than Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
1,590 kg
3,505 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo7.1 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V67.2 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 has more power, Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
577 km
358 mi
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
622 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
248 km/h
154 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
622 km
386 mi
CO2 score
-
262 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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