Opel Signum 2003 vs Opel Signum 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Opel Signum 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum 2003 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Signum 2005, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Signum 2005. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum 2003 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Signum 2003 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum 2003 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Signum 2003 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Signum 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Signum 2003 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. | |||
| Opel Signum 2003 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. Opel Signum 2005 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Signum 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum 2003 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Signum 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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