Opel Signum 2003 vs Ford Focus 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Opel Signum engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`075 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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