Opel Vectra 1995 vs Volvo S40 1995
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo S40, but torque is 7 NM more than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 853 litres | |
| Opel Vectra has 65 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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