Opel Signum 2005 vs Opel Vectra 2007
| 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 | 9.8 seconds | |
| Opel Signum and Opel Vectra have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra 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 Vectra, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | 4.61 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 |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. 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. | |||
| 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`130 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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