Vauxhall Vectra B

The Vauxhall Vectra B (1995–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 55 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: J96
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,480–4,490 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Weights and towing | |
| Kerb weight | 1,270–1,325 kg |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 66.4% (65.3–67.5) | 69.2% | 7,375 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 52.2% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 46.1% | 41.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 31.7% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 30.1% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 28.3% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 28.0% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 55 versions of the Vauxhall Vectra B
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United Kingdom 55 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–20031.6i 16v Hatch/Saloon | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 2000–20031.6i 16v Hatch/Saloon | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195–202 g/km |
| 2001–20031.8i 16v Hatch/Saloon (exc. SXi/SRi) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2001–20031.8i 16v Hatch/Saloon SXi/SRi | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2001–20031.8i 16v Hatch/Saloon | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2001–20031.8i 16v Estate (exc. SXi/SRi) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2001–20031.8i 16v Estate SXi/SRi | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2001–20031.8i 16v Estate | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2001–20032.0 DTi 16v Hatch/Saloon · 2.0 DTi 16v Hatch / Saloon | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2001–20032.0 DTi 16v Estate | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2001–20032.2 DTi 16v Hatch/Saloon · 2.2 DTi 16v Hatch / Saloon | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2001–20032.2 DTi 16v Estate | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2001–20032.2i 16v Hatch/Saloon | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2001–20032.2i 16v Hatch/Saloon | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2001–20032.2i 16v Estate | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2001–20032.2i 16v Estate | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
| 2001–20032.6i V6 24v Hatch/Saloon (exc. GSi) · 2.6i V6 24v Saloon (exc. GSi) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2001–20032.6i V6 24v Hatch/Saloon | 2.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2001–20032.6i V6 24v Estate (exc. GSi) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 2001–20032.6i V6 24v Estate | 2.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 252 g/km |
| 2001–20032.6i V6 24v Hatch (exc. GSi) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 236 g/km |
| 20012.0i SRi Hatch/Saloon/Estate (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | LPG | 5-speed manual | 12.3 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2000–20012.0i 16v Hatch/Saloon (Exc. SRI) · 2.0i 16v Hatch/Saloon (exc. SRi) (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2000–20012.0i 16v Estate (Exc. SRI) · 2.0i 16v Estate (exc. SRi) (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2000–20012.0i 16v Hatch/Saloon SRI · 2.0i 16v Hatch/Saloon SRi (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2000–20012.0i 16v Estate SRI · 2.0i 16v Estate SRi (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 20012.0 16v Hatch/Saloon/Estate (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | LPG | 4-speed automatic | 12.7 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2000–20012.0i 16v Hatch · 2.0i 16v Hatch (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 2000–20012.0i 16v Saloon · 2.0i 16v Saloon (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 2000–20012.0i 16v Estate · 2.0i 16v Estate (Bi-Fuel) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 20001.6i Hatch/Saloon | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 20001.6i 16v Hatch | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 20001.6i 16v Saloon | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 20001.8i 16v Hatch/Saloon (Exc. SRI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 20001.8i 16v SRi Hatch/Saloon | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 20001.8i 16v Hatch/Saloon | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 20001.8i 16v Estate (Exc. SRI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 20001.8i 16v SRi Estate | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 20001.8i 16v Estate | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 20002.0 Di 16v Hatch | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 20002.0 Di 16v Saloon | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 20002.0 Di 16v Estate | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 20002.0 DTi 16v Hatch | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 20002.0 DTi 16v Saloon | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 20002.0 DTi 16v Estate | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km |
| 20002.0i 16v | 2.0 L | LPG | 5-speed manual | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 20002.0i 16v | 2.0 L | LPG | 4-speed automatic | 13.0 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 20002.0i SRi | 2.0 L | LPG | 5-speed manual | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 20002.5i V6 24v Hatch (Exc. GSi) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 20002.5i V6 24v GSi Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 236 g/km |
| 20002.5i V6 24v Hatch/Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 20002.5i V6 24v Hatch/Saloon GSI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 20002.5i V6 24v Estate (Exc. GSI) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 20002.5i 24v Estate GSi | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 20002.5i 24v Estate | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





