Car comparison

Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsVolvo V50 2.5 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

OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2006
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • 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
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    375 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoV502.5 T5
Power
255hp190kW
220hp164kW
Torque
355Nm262lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,870mm192in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
530L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
58L
CO2 emissions-
229g/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 TurboVolvo V50 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 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
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoV502.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
25.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
255 hp
190 kW
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has 35 hp more than Volvo V50 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5
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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
254 km/h
158 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo6.9 s
VolvoV502.5 T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.9 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
571 km
355 mi
VolvoV502.5 T5
604 km
375 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoV502.5 T5
Power
255 hp
190 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
4,870 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboVolvo V50 2.5 T5
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 113 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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