Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Signum. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Signum, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 195 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. The Opel Signum may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Signum (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Signum, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Signum has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Opel Signum quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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