Volvo XC70 2007 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Insignia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | 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. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1530 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC70 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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