Opel Signum 2003 vs Opel Vectra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Signum consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Signum consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum is 3 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Signum is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Signum has 135 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. This could mean that the Opel Signum uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Signum has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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