2008 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2005 Opel Signum

To start off, 2008 Hyundai Entourage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Signum would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Entourage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Entourage (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Entourage should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 612 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Entourage.

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 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Entourage. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Entourage.

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2008 Hyundai Entourage 2005 Opel Signum
Make Hyundai Opel
Model Entourage Signum
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 251 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1058 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 60 L