Volvo S40 (1996 – 2000) vs Opel Vectra Caravan (1996 – 1999): specs compared
The Volvo S40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 195 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. The Opel Vectra Caravan is the lighter car, from 1,172 kg against 1,240 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
S40
1996 – 2000
|
Opel
Vectra Caravan
1996 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 200 hp | 75 – 195 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 300 Nm | 128 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 13.0 s | 8.2 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 235 km/h | 167 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 9.2 L/100 km | 6.3 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,240 – 1,290 kg | 1,172 – 1,468 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.