Citroen C5 2008 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 45 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 11.6 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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