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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 T 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

OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2006
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    355 Nm
    262 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
255hp190kW
250hp186kW
Torque
355Nm262lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,870mm192in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L
CO2 emissions-
281g/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 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
25.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has 5 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 1.2 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
255 hp
190 kW
6.9 s
254 km/h
158 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
246 km/h
153 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,870 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.0 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,870 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
-
281 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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