Citroen C6 2005 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C6 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C6 engine produces 48 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Citroen C6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 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 Citroen C6 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C6 could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C6 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Citroen C6 is 8 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1465 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C6 has 113 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. This could mean that the Citroen C6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Citroen C6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`335 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5000 | |
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