Audi A5 2011 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 and Opel Insignia have the same engine power, but Audi A5 torque is 60 NM more than Opel Insignia. Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 22 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 8800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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