Jaguar XF 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 33 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar XF gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XF) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XF is 14 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
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Jaguar XF has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XF has 50 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Jaguar XF can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 4600 | |
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