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: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Opel Signum engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S40. Despite the higher power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.7 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Signum consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 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`175 | 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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