Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi

Opel Signum 2003 2.2 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi has been produced from June, 2003 to August, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.2 litres, which produces power of 155 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Opel Signum 2.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 211 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Signum fuel consumption.

Opel Signum safety

During safety testing Opel Signum has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Signum is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Signum got one star.

With the same engine there is also Opel Signum version with automatic gearbox (Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.2 seconds later (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km.
Opel Signum 2003

Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi technical data

Model: Opel Signum 2.2-16V DGi
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. June ... 2005. August 
Engine: 2198 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 194 g/km
Power: 155 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 211 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 10.6 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km (26.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.64m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 365 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1410 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2050 kg

Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi engine Z22YH

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2198 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.4 litres (7.8 quarts)
Power 150 - 155 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 215 - 220 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2003
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Opel Zafira Opel Vectra

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Opel Signum hatchback [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Signum 2004 1.8-16V Jan 2004 — Aug 2004 1.8 Petrol 122 HP - Automatic
Opel Signum 2003 1.8-16V Jun 2003 — Aug 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Signum 2004 1.9 CDTi Aug 2004 — Aug 2005 1.9 Diesel 120 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Signum 2004 1.9 CDTi Apr 2004 — Aug 2005 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Signum 2004 1.9 CDTi Aug 2004 — Aug 2005 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Opel Signum 2003 2.0-16V Turbo Jun 2003 — Aug 2005 2.0 Petrol 175 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Signum 2003 2.0 DTI ECOTEC Jan 2003 — Dec 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 101 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi Jun 2003 — Aug 2005 2.2 Petrol 155 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Signum 2003 2.2-16V DGi Jun 2003 — Aug 2005 2.2 Petrol 155 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Signum 2003 2.2 DTi-16V Jun 2003 — Aug 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Signum 2003 2.2 DTi-16V Jun 2003 — Aug 2004 2.2 Diesel 125 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Signum 2003 3.0-V6 CDTI Jun 2003 — Aug 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

3.0 Diesel 177 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Signum 2003 3.0-V6 CDTI Jun 2003 — Aug 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

3.0 Diesel 177 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Signum 2003 3.2-V6 Cosmo Jun 2003 — Aug 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds

3.2 Petrol 211 HP 10.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Signum 2003 3.2-V6 Cosmo Jun 2003 — Aug 2005

Most powerfull petrol version (211 HP)

3.2 Petrol 211 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Signum 2003 reviews
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