2007 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Opel Meriva and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Meriva | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Meriva | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
