2006 Opel Signum 3.0 V6 CDTI Automatic vs. 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic

To start off, both 2006 Opel Signum 3.0 V6 CDTI Automatic and 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Opel Signum 3.0 V6 CDTI Automatic. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Signum 3.0 V6 CDTI Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum 3.0 V6 CDTI Automatic weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic.

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 3.0 V6 CDTI Automatic (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic. (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum 3.0 V6 CDTI Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic.

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2006 Opel Signum 3.0 V6 CDTI Automatic 2006 Opel Signum 3.2 V6 Automatic
Make Opel Opel
Model Signum Signum
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2958 cc 3175 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 221 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.4 seconds 7.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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