Opel Vectra 2008 vs Opel Signum 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Opel Signum is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Signum. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Signum, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Vectra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
500 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 135 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 910 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Signum, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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