2007 Opel Signum vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Opel Signum is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Opel Signum. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Signum weights approximately 237 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Signum. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Signum | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Signum | Leon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
