Opel Insignia 2008 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 3 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Insignia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 S80, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 8000 | |
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