Opel Signum 2003 vs Audi A4 2001
| 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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Opel Signum engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| 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 | 4.55 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: | 365 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Signum has 80 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`895 | |
| 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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