2003 Opel Signum vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Signum would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Opel Signum.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Opel Signum (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Signum | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Signum | Altea |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
