2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5.
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, 2006 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Opel Signum | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Signum |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |