Opel Insignia 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 79 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.2 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Epica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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