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Vauxhall Vectra B Estate 1.6i 16V (100 Hp) Automatic
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Vauxhall Vectra:
The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback and estate body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Cavalier from 1988 to 1995 and then as the Vauxhall Vectra from 1995 to 2008, and it was also sold by Holden in Australia as the Holden Vectra, by Chevrolet in Latin America as the Chevrolet Vectra....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B Estate Overview:
Vauxhall Vectra (B Estate). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1266 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.5 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6i 16V (100 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Struggles with the estate's weight, especially with the automatic gearbox, leading to sluggish acceleration and limited overtaking ability.
Fuel Economy
Despite its small size, the automatic gearbox can make it less efficient than expected, particularly when worked hard.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body with large boot capacity
- • Wide range of engine options to suit various needs
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Good value on the used market, offering a lot of car for the money
- • Decent handling for a family car, particularly in sportier trims
Cons:
- • Some smaller engines are underpowered for the estate's weight
- • Interior plastics can feel dated and scratch-prone
- • Known for some common electrical and rust issues (especially rear arches)
- • Older automatic gearboxes can be sluggish and impact fuel economy
- • Fuel economy can be poor on larger petrol engines, particularly the V6s
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B CC: 1995 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Vectra |
| Generation: | B Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i 16V (100 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 62.6 Hp/l [5mm less] |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | X16XEL More details about the engine X16XEL |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.25 l |
| Coolant: | 6.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.7 kg/Hp, 79 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 118.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1266 |
| Max. weight: | 1890 |
| Max load: | 624 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1490 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 460 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4490 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Width: | 1710 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Height: | 1490 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2637 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1464 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1463 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 15 |
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