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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsVolvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

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

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

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 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 practicality score
    85/100

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
250hp186kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,401cc147cu in
Length
4,839mm191in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,514mm60in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
530L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L
CO2 emissions-
239g/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 TurboVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T55,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
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
25.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 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
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 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 Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
1,625 kg
3,583 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 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 Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
-
239 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 km (76 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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