Opel Insignia 2008 1.6
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 petrol description
Sedan Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 has been produced from October, 2008 to January, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 155 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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 4 emissions standard.
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This Opel Insignia 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 GM Dexos2 and oil capacity is 5 litres.
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1180 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8.6 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.

Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 technical data
Model: | Opel Insignia 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2008. October ... 2013. January | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 179 g/km |
Power: | 115 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 155 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 192 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 5.9 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km (27.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.83m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1010 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2020 kg |
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 engine Z16XER
Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 79 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 81.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 120,000 km |
Fuel system | Injection |
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 oil type | 5W-30 GM Dexos2 |
Oil capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 5.6 litres (5.9 quarts) |
Power | 115 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2006 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Opel Astra Opel Zafira |
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All Opel Insignia sedan [2008 - 2013] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Opel Insignia 2011 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX
Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2012 1.4 Turbo LPG ecoFLEX Jan 2012 — Dec 2013 | 1.4 LPG | 140 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.6 Petrol | 115 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 Turbo | 1.6 Petrol | 180 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 1.8 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 220 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 220 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 220 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 220 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 250 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 250 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 250 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI
Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel | 130 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 130 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 160 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 160 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2010 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2010 — Dec 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 160 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2009 | 2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2009 | 2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 195 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 195 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 195 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.8 Petrol | 260 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.8 Petrol | 260 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2008 OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4
Jan 2008 — Jan 2013 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds |
2.8 Petrol | 325 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Opel Insignia 2009 OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4
Jan 2009 — Dec 2013 Most powerfull petrol version (325 HP) |
2.8 Petrol | 325 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |