2008 Opel Antara vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Opel Antara and 2008 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40. 2008 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Antara | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Antara | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2404 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |