Chevrolet Epica 2007 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 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 Chevrolet Epica consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Epica could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Epica consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 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 Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | 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. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chevrolet Epica is smaller. Chevrolet Epica is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Epica is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
| Chevrolet Epica has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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