Opel Signum 2003 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 13 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Signum consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Signum consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 Opel Signum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Signum 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Signum is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Signum is 7 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1812 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Signum has 85 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. 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 Nissan Primera (by 402 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Signum has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Signum, so Opel Signum quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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