2006 Opel Signum vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Signum would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Opel Signum. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 205 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
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 (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Signum | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Signum | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
