2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Opel Signum

To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Signum. 2008 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Signum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Audi Q7 2008 Opel Signum
Make Audi Opel
Model Q7 Signum
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2957 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 205 km/hour 221 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 9.4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2295 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.5 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 60 L