Opel Insignia 2008 1.8

Opel Insignia 2008 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Insignia 2008 1.8 has been produced from October, 2008 to January, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Opel Insignia 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.45 litres.

Opel Insignia 2008 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Opel Insignia 2008 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 207 km/h.

Opel Insignia 2008 1.8 fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100 km, which is 13% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Insignia fuel consumption.

Opel Insignia safety

During safety testing Opel Insignia has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Insignia is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Insignia got two stars.