Opel Signum 2005 vs Opel Signum 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Opel Signum 2004 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum 2005 engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Signum 2004, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Signum 2004. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum 2005 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum 2004, which means that by driving the Opel Signum 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum 2005 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 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 2005 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 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 Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Signum 2004 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum 2005 is 1 cm longer than the Opel Signum 2004, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum 2005 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Signum 2004. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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