2006 Opel Signum vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Opel Signum and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Opel Signum. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
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 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Signum | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Signum | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |