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Technical Specifications (according to the manufacturer) Opel Vectra VW Jetta Toyota Avensis Body Type Sedan Sedan Sedan Doors 4 4 4 Seats 5 5 5 Dimensions Length (mm) 4,611 4,554 4,630 Width (mm) 1798 1781 1760 Height (mm ) 1460 1459 1480 Wheelbase (mm) 2700 2578 2700 Storage Capacity Minimum (l) 500 527 520 Storage Capacity Max (l) 1050 527 520 Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 61 55? Engine Displacement (cm3) 2198 1984 1998 Engine type Inline 4-cylinder, gasoline engine Inline, 4-cylinder, gasoline engine Inline, 4-cylinder, gasoline engine Maximum power (hp / rpm) 155 at 5600 150 at 6000 147 at 5800 Power (kw / rpm) 114 at 5600 110 108 at 6000 at 5800 Maximum torque (Nm / rpm) 220 at 3800 200 196 at 3500 at 4000 Transmission Type Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive type box Transmission 5-speed, automatic, Tiptronic 6-speed automatic, Tiptronic 4-speed automatic Suspension Front Independent, MacPherson type with stabilizer bar MacPherson strut legs with stabilizer bar Rear four-link, independent with stabilizer bar independent Helical spring double wishbone with double arm and stabilizer bar Brakes Front Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Rear Disc Disc Disc Wheels and Tyres Standard Package 16-inch 16-inch 215/55 R16 205/55 R16 205/55 R16 16 inches Weight Curb weight (kg) 1,375 1432 1405 Permissible gross weight (kg) 1850 1930 1895 Dynamic Characteristics Maximum speed (km / h) 212 207 195 Acceleration 0-100 km / h (c) 10.5 9.9 11.1 Fuel consumption (L/100 km) mixed cycle 8.1 8.2 9.2 6.2 6.5 Country cycle 7.2 Urban cycle 11.4 11.2 12.8 Equipment Cosmo Comfortline Executive Price (U.S. $): 29,290 30,673 32,400