Opel Insignia 2009 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V70. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`495 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Insignia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Opel Insignia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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