Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is smaller. Chevrolet Cruze is 32 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1465 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Chevrolet Cruze has 107 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`823 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Chevrolet Cruze has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Chevrolet Cruze quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5400 | |
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