Volvo 440 (1993 – 1996) vs Opel Astra Cabriolet (1993 – 1994): specs compared
Both offer around 120 hp at most. The Volvo 440 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 981 kg against 1,055 kg. At 4,340 mm, the Volvo 440 is 101 mm longer than the Opel Astra Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Volvo
440
1993 – 1996
|
Opel
Astra Cabriolet
1993 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1996 | 1993 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 83 – 120 hp | 71 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 180 Nm | 113 – 169 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.5 s | 10.0 – 17.5 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 163 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 8.5 L/100 km | 7.2 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,340 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 981 – 1,046 kg | 1,055 – 1,150 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.