Opel Tigra 1995 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Tigra engine produces 46 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Tigra consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Tigra could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller. Opel Tigra is 45 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
425 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Opel Tigra has 109 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 1075 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`350 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 11 200 | |
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