Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4

Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 has been produced from October, 2008 to January, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 220 horsepower on 5300 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and twinscroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 190 000 and 330 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Opel Insignia 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 237 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 fuel consumption is 9.8 litres per 100km (10.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 11.2 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Insignia fuel consumption.

Opel Insignia safety

During safety testing Opel Insignia has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Insignia is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Insignia got two stars.

With the same engine there are also three other Opel Insignia versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo AT), and with manual gearbox (Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 MT) available:
  • Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 7.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.7 litres per 100 km
  • Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km
  • Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.7 litres per 100 km
Opel Insignia 2008

Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 technical data

Model: Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo 4x4
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2008. October ... 2013. January 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 229 g/km
Power: 220 HP ON 5300 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 237 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.8 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100km (21 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.83m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Ground clearance: 160 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1010 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2160 kg

Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 engine A20NHT

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.3 litres (7.7 quarts)
Power 220 HP ON 5300 RPM
Torque 350 NM ON 2000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 5 years

All Opel Insignia sedan [2008 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Opel Insignia 2011 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 140 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2012 1.4 Turbo LPG ecoFLEX Jan 2012 — Dec 2013 1.4 LPG 140 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 115 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 Turbo 1.6 Petrol 180 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 1.8 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 1.8 Petrol 140 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 250 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 250 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 250 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 110 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 130 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 130 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 160 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 160 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2010 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2010 — Dec 2013 2.0 Diesel 160 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2009 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2009 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 195 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Diesel 195 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Diesel 195 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.8 Petrol 260 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.8 Petrol 260 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2008 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds

2.8 Petrol 325 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2009 — Dec 2013

Most powerfull petrol version (325 HP)

2.8 Petrol 325 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 reviews
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