Opel Insignia 2008 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 127 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 53 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 5 cm longer than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 61 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`015 | |
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| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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