Opel Signum 2004 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Signum is more dynamic to drive. Opel Signum engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Signum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Signum might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Signum engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Signum is 30 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Signum is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Signum has 20 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. 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 163 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Opel Signum can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`775 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Signum, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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