Volvo 440 (1988 – 1993) vs Opel Vectra Hatchback (1988 – 1992): specs compared
The Volvo 440 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 115 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.5 s. The Opel Vectra Hatchback uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Volvo 440 is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,010 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
440
1988 – 1993
|
Opel
Vectra Hatchback
1988 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 120 hp | 57 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 175 Nm | 105 – 169 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.5 s | 10.5 – 20.0 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 151 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.7 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 965 – 1,045 kg | 1,010 – 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.