Opel Signum 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Opel Signum engine produces 14 HP more power than Peugeot 407, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Signum is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage space. Opel Signum has 42 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Opel Signum can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | no data | |
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| 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 Peugeot 407, so Opel Signum quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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