Opel Vectra 2005–2008 car dimensions: 4611 mm long, 1798 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,393 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin offers a multi-function display for time, temperature and audio as standard, with optional colour graphic info display on higher-spec navigation systems. Climate control is available as automatic dual-zone on upper trims and packages, while basic air conditioning is more widely fitted. Cruise control is standard across the range for easier motorway driving. Front and rear parking sensors come as an option or in comfort packs on selected grades. No factory touchscreen beyond the optional navi colour monitor, and no modern driver aids like AEB, blind-spot warning, lane keep or reversing camera.
The five-door hatchback provides a practical 500-litre boot with seats up. Fold the 60/40 split rear seats and capacity rises to 1360 litres, with a low load lip and through-load facility for longer items.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 1600 kg depending on engine and specification, with unbraked around 685-750 kg. Payload is typically 475-555 kg. A towing pack with trailer stability assist and optional self-levelling rear suspension (mainly noted on estates) aids work or leisure use. Sports suspension is available on GTS and higher grades.
The cabin uses quality materials with ergonomic seats. Driver seat has height adjustment as standard plus reach rake tilt and lumbar on most grades. Higher grades and options add eight-way power adjustment with memory plus MultiContour seat offering four-way electric lumbar thigh extension heating and ventilation. Dual-zone climate control is available. Rear seats split-fold with centre armrest and load-through. Optional glass sunroof or panoramic roof pack brightens the space. Heated front seats are common on upper trims with rear heated seats optional.
Fuel tank holds 61 litres on hatch models.
Service interval display is standard. long-life oil allows up to 30000 km or 2 years on many engines.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating of 4 stars from 2002 test of this generation.
Standard safety includes dual front airbags side airbags full-length curtain airbags ABS with EBD brake assist ESP Plus TC Plus active front head restraints and ISOFIX points.
Engines range from 1.6 and 1.8 petrol to 2.0 and 2.8 turbo petrol plus 1.9 and 3.0 CDTI diesels. Combined consumption figures published for the 1.9 CDTI reach 5.7 l/100 km on efficient versions while petrol units are higher. A service interval indicator helps track needs.
Servicing uses long-life oil specs with flexible intervals of 30000 km or up to 2 years on petrol and many diesels. Some 1.9 CDTI with particle filter start at shorter intervals then extend. Timing belt changes are listed around 120000 km on belt-driven engines. Opel offers extended mobility service in early years.
Safety centres on the SAFETEC package. Standard kit covers multi-stage front airbags front side airbags curtain airbags for front and rear ABS CBC brake assist ESP Plus traction control active front head restraints three rear head restraints seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters plus ISOFIX. Higher power models add continuous damping control. The body uses high-strength steel with side impact protection and pedal release system.
Keeping the car involves regular corrosion checks for the 12-year perforation warranty. Body panels are double-galvanised in critical areas. Standard features like remote central locking electric front windows heated mirrors and pollen filter support daily use. Boot space starts at 500 litres.
Length 4611 mm, Width 1798 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Vectra 2005–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Vauxhall Vectra February 2008 brochure and July 2007 owner's manual, autoevolution and automdb.