Opel Insignia 2008 vs Opel Signum 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Signum. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | 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. Opel Signum might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 18 cm longer than the Opel Signum, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 155 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Signum, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 2`125 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Signum has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2000 | |
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