Audi A5 2011 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 39 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite less power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | 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`160 | 2`275 | |
| 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 | 8600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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