2007 Opel Signum vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Opel Signum and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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, 2007 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Signum | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Signum | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
