Opel Insignia 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 70 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Insignia is 14 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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