Opel Vectra 1995 vs Volvo S40 1999
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo S40, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.9 | |
| Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`790 | 1`780 | |
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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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