Chevrolet Epica 2006 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 79 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.9 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Epica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Epica 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: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chevrolet Epica is smaller. Chevrolet Epica is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Epica is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
| Chevrolet Epica has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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