Opel Signum 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2006
| 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: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Opel Signum and Peugeot 407 have the same engine power, but Opel Signum torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 407. Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.8 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Signum consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Signum is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage space. Opel Signum has 42 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Opel Signum can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Signum has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Signum, so Opel Signum quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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