Opel Signum 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 101 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 49 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Opel Signum consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Opel Signum gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 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 Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Signum is larger. Opel Signum is 39 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Signum has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. 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 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Signum can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`885 | |
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| Quality: | average | above 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 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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