Opel Vectra 2004 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Signum. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Signum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | 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: | 4.60 m | 4.64 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 | 875 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Signum has more luggage space. Opel Vectra has 375 litres less trunk space than the Opel Signum. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Signum (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Signum. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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