Opel Signum 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2006
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 27 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 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 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
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`185 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Signum has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Signum, so Opel Signum quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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