Opel Signum 2003 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Signum is more dynamic to drive. Opel Signum engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Signum is 11 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Opel Signum can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 Citroen C5, so Opel Signum quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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