Opel Signum 2003 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 48 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 50 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Opel Signum over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Signum gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Signum is 28 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`185 | 1`860 | |
| 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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