Opel Vectra 2005 vs Opel Signum 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 8 HP less power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Opel Signum. Despite less power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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 |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. 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. | |||
| 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`925 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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