Peugeot 407 2005 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Opel Signum. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 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: | 460'000 km | 400'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.68 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 407 is 4 cm longer than the Opel Signum, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 42 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Signum, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`075 | |
| 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 Peugeot 407, so Opel Signum quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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