Opel Signum 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Opel Signum and Opel Astra have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 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 40 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.9 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`130 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Signum has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Opel Signum quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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