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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2006-2008
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    577 km
    358 mi
  • 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 TurboCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
250hp186kW
255hp190kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
542km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,839mm191in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
419L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,273L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
58L

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 TurboCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
25.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 has 5 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 Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 5 hp (4 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
350 Nm
258 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
1,605 kg
3,538 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T 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 Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 0.3 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
542 km
337 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.4 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
542 km
337 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 111 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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