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: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 155 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 217 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 3 HP less power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 3 NM more than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Opel Signum over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`050 | 2`075 | |
| 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 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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