2006 Opel Vectra vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Opel Vectra and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo S40 (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Vectra | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Vectra | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |