Opel Signum 2005 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Opel Signum engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum is 8 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1350 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Signum has 195 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Opel Signum uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Signum (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 1.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Opel Signum can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Signum has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Opel Signum quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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