Opel Insignia 2008 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 220 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 77 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.9 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 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 | 460'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C5 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 | 4.78 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: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1 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`160 | 2`090 | |
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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 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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