Toyota Camry 2011 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 181 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Toyota Camry is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Camry engine produces 66 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota RAV4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Camry 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Camry and Opel Insignia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
| Toyota Camry has 6 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 4600 | |
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