Opel Signum 2005 vs Renault Laguna 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Opel Signum engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Renault Laguna. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Signum 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Laguna 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Signum is larger. Opel Signum is 7 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Opel Signum can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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