Volvo S80 2006 vs Opel Insignia 2008
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 10 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
1220 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
950 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.85 m | 4.83 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S80 is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`125 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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