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Opel Signum · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Signum · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

230 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006
VS

AUDI A3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005

Comparison overview

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Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
Power
230hp172kW
200hp149kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
94.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,651mm183in
4,203mm165in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,410L
1,100L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions-
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
28.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has 30 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI and Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo has more power, AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI and Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
-
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
185 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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