Opel Signum 2003 vs Opel Signum 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Opel Signum 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum 2003 engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Signum 2005, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Signum 2005. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Opel Signum 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Signum 2003 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum 2003 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Signum 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Signum 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 875 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Signum 2003 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Signum 2003 has 510 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum 2005. The Opel Signum 2005 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum 2003 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Signum 2005. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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