2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa 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 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S40 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2008 Volvo S40 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2008 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Corsa | S40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
