Opel Signum 2003 vs Audi A4 2003
| 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: | 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.5 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Signum consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 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 | 8 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 Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2003 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Signum is larger. Opel Signum is 9 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 875 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Opel Signum has more luggage capacity. Opel Signum has 430 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Signum has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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