Opel Vectra
The Opel Vectra is a wagon, hatchback and sedan model, produced 1988–2009, spanning 16 generations with 1,107 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Vectra Estate Facelift 2005 (2005-2009), Vectra GTS Facelift 2005 (2005-2009), Vectra Facelift 2005 (2005-2009) and Vectra Estate (2003-2005). Body styles across the Vectra lineage span wagon, hatchback and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Vectra Facelift 1999 (1999-2002) generation is the most extensively documented, with 117 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Vectra generation.
How many generations does the Opel Vectra have?
The Opel Vectra has 16 generations with 1107 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Opel Vectra produced?
The Opel Vectra has been produced 1988–2009. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Opel Vectra?
The Opel Vectra is available as Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
Vectra Estate Facelift 2005 (2005-2009)
Vectra GTS Facelift 2005 (2005-2009)
Vectra Facelift 2005 (2005-2009)
Vectra Estate (2003-2005)
Vectra Facelift 1999 (1999-2002)
Vectra Facelift 1999 (1999-2002)
Vectra Estate Facelift 1999 (1999-2002)
Vectra Estate (1996-1999)
Vectra (1992-1995)
Vectra (1992-1995)
Vectra (1988-1992)
Vectra (1988-1992)
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€10,730
- Fuel / energy€10,172
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€3,460
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Main rivals
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Opel Vectra: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- Chevrolet Vectra
- Holden Vectra
- Holden VectraNew Zealand
- Vauxhall Cavalier1988–1995
- Vauxhall Vectra1995–2008
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vectra (1988-1992)1988–1992 | 95 hp | 12.9 s | 32 | €14k–€32k | ★ 3.9 |
| Vectra (1992-1995)1992–1995 | 106 hp | 12.5 s | 51 | €16k–€35k | ★ 4.0 |
| Vectra B (1995-1999)1995–1999 | 117 hp | 12.2 s | 81 | €18k–€30k | ★ 3.4 |
| Vectra Facelift 1999 (1999-2002)1999–2002 | 126 hp | 11.4 s | 117 | €19k–€31k | ★ 3.3 |
| Vectra C (2002-2005)2002–2005 | 134 hp | 10.9 s | 70 | €23k–€40k | ★ 3.6 |
| Vectra Facelift 2005 (2005-2009)2005–2009 | 136 hp | 11 s | 47 | €24k–€37k | ★ 3.8 |