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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i 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

230 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2006
VS

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
536km333mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,839mm191in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
530L
442L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,184L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L

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 TurboAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
25.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
160 km/h
99 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
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has 10 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 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
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
300 Nm
221 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,480 kg
3,263 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
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
243 km/h
151 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 Turbo7.5 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V67.1 s

Although Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has more power, AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.4 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
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 1.6 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
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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
536 km
333 mi
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
729 km
453 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
230 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 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
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 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
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.1 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
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
536 km
333 mi
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 TurboAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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