Opel Astra 2004 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Signum. Despite less power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Signum gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Opel Signum 2003 2.0 engine: The engine is identical to Saab B207L engine. It features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing.It has two balance shafts with a separate ... More about Opel Signum 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 39 cm shorter than the Opel Signum, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 15 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 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Signum, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`075 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Signum has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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