Opel Tigra 2004 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Tigra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V40) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Tigra engine produces 82 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 7.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| 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: | 1.68 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller. Opel Tigra is 45 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Opel Tigra has 74 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 1060 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 12 200 | |
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