Opel Signum 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Signum consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Opel Signum over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Signum consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Signum gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`050 | 1`860 | |
| 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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