Opel Calibra 1994 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Calibra engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 35 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Calibra consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Calibra could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Calibra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.44 m | |
| Opel Calibra is 12 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Calibra has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. This could mean that the Opel Calibra 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 Volvo V40 (by 520 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`700 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 12 200 | |
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