Opel Signum 2007 vs BMW 1 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 35 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.2 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Signum consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Signum) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.23 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 42 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Opel Signum has more luggage capacity. Opel Signum has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Signum (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Opel Signum can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Signum, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
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