Opel Signum 2005 vs Opel Vectra 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Opel Signum is more dynamic to drive. Opel Signum engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Signum consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Opel Signum 2005 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum is 4 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Signum is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Signum has 135 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. 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 910 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Opel Signum can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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