Chevrolet Epica 2006 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 237 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 104 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 113 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 11.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Epica consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Epica consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 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. | |||
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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`300 | |
| 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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