Opel Astra 2004 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and Opel Signum have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Signum gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 39 cm shorter than the Opel Signum, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. The Opel Signum may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Signum (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Signum, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`995 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Signum has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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