Opel Signum 2005 vs Opel Vectra 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Signum is more dynamic to drive. Opel Signum engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 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 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 150 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 Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 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 Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum is 5 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 | 1360 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 50 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`130 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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