Opel Signum 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Opel Signum engine produces 39 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Peugeot 407. Despite the higher power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Signum is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage space. Opel Signum has 42 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Opel Signum can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`998 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Signum has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 407, so Opel Signum quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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