Opel Signum 2007 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 | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Opel Signum engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 30 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Signum engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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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