Opel Signum 2005 vs Volvo S40 2004
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| 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/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Opel Signum is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S40 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 - 250 HP | 100 - 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 400 NM | 150 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 14 seconds | 6.8 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 11.2 | 4.9 - 10.0 | |
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Opel Signum petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Opel Signum equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
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`124 | ~ 1`928 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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