Opel Signum 2005 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 36 HP less power than Volvo S40, but torque is 80 NM more than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Opel Signum over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Signum gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Signum is larger. Opel Signum is 18 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 883 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Signum has 39 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Opel Signum uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Signum (by 527 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Opel Signum can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo S40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Signum, so Volvo S40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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