Opel Vectra B or Volvo S40 I?

1995–2002 vs 1995–2004 · Sedan/Wagon/Hatchback 5-door vs Sedan

In short

Boot: Vectra B 500 l, S40 I 413 l.
Lowest consumption: Vectra B 5.6 l/100 km, S40 I 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Vectra B 55–125 kW, S40 I 66–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Vectra B 17 items (GL), S40 I 17 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Vectra B1995–2002 · 14 engines · GL, CD, Sport, CDXSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo S40 I1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Vectra B1995–2002no listings	Volvo S40 I1995–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,477 mm–4,490 mm	Length4,483 mm
Width	Width1,707 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,425 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,637 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume460 l–500 l	Trunk volume413 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,440 kg	Curb weight1,230 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2002	Production years1995–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines3
Power	Power55–125 kW (75–170 hp)	Power66–118 kW (90–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.6	Displacement (l)1.8–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.0 DTI 16V	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.5 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.0T
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · GL	Items in the base trim17 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · CDX	Items in the top trim28 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort3 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Vectra B or Volvo S40 I?

Length: Opel Vectra B 4,490 mm, Volvo S40 I 4,483 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,637 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 500 vs 413 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Vectra B or Volvo S40 I?

The most frugal Opel Vectra B uses 5.6 l/100 km (2.0 DTI 16V); the most frugal Volvo S40 I 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Opel Vectra B or Volvo S40 I?

The strongest Opel Vectra B makes 125 kW (170 hp) (2.5 V6); the strongest Volvo S40 I 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0T).

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