Opel Vectra 1995 vs Volvo S40 1997
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo S40, but torque is 7 NM more than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra and Volvo S40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 853 litres | |
| Opel Vectra has 9 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`750 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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