Opel Vectra 2002–2005 car dimensions: 4822 mm long, 1798 mm wide and 1500 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,490 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
Standard air conditioning with pollen filter and rear vents keeps the cabin comfortable. Higher grades add electronic climate control. Cruise control and front/rear parking sensors are available as options. A monochrome multi-function display is standard. a colour monitor comes with optional navigation. Eight-way adjustable front seats with lumbar support are standard, with electric versions and memory on upper trims. The cabin feels roomy with good storage, sliding centre armrest and 60/40 split rear seats with load-through.
Boot holds 530 litres with seats up under the cover and expands to 1850 litres seats down to the roof. 60/40 split-folding rear seats and optional fold-flat front passenger seat create a long flat load floor. FlexOrganiser rails and nets are available to divide and secure loads. Retractable cover and underfloor storage help keep things tidy.
Braked towing capacity reaches around 1600-1700 kg depending on engine, with 750 kg unbraked. Payload is typically 535-635 kg. A swivelling towbar is an option. Roof rails are standard on the estate.
The long wheelbase estate suits family or light work use with its large flat load bay, optional load nets and 12 V socket in the boot. Increased payload pack is listed as an option on some versions.
The cabin offers generous front space with supportive seats suited to long drives and multiple adjustment options including height, tilt and lumbar. Higher grades add multi-contour seats with climate control and memory. Rear passengers get solid legroom and a split-folding bench. Dual-zone climate control and heat-protective glass keep the interior pleasant, while the estate's load bay stretches far for practical family use.
Petrol and diesel engines across a wide range
Service intervals up to 30 000 km or 2 years on petrol with long-life oil
Euro NCAP 4-star adult occupant rating
Standard six airbags including curtains, ABS with brake assist, active front head restraints and ISOFIX
Fuel options cover petrol units from 1.6 to 3.2 V6 plus diesels from 1.9 CDTI to 3.0 V6. Official combined figures span a broad band depending on engine and body, with diesels delivering the lower end of the range for longer trips.
Servicing follows a flexible system that monitors driving style and conditions. Maximum intervals reach 30 000 km or two years for most petrol models when long-life oil is used. some diesels extend further while particulate-filter versions need closer attention to oil changes.
Safety kit is comprehensive from the base model: dual front airbags, side-impact bags, full-length curtains, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, plus active head restraints and ISOFIX points. The structure earned four Euro NCAP stars in 2002 testing.
The estate version is easy to live with thanks to a large, flexible load area, underfloor storage and optional FlexOrganiser. Parts remain widely available and the galvanised body carries long anti-corrosion cover, keeping ownership straightforward for a family car of this age.
Length 4822 mm, Width 1798 mm, Height 1500 mm, Wheelbase 2830 mm (Vectra 2002–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.