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Opel Vectra C · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsVolvo S40 II 2.5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Vectra C · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

230 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2006
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoS40 II2.5
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,403kg3,093lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
560km348mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,611mm182in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume-
404L
Max trunk volume
500L
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
62L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboVolvo S40 II 2.5PowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoS40 II2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
25.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW

Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has 10 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo7.3 s
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s

Although Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
560 km
348 mi
VolvoS40 II2.5
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboVolvoS40 II2.5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
560 km
348 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboVolvo S40 II 2.5
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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