Hyundai Sonata 2010 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Insignia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 152 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 390'000 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 Hyundai Sonata engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | 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. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Insignia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Sonata has 23 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4800 | |
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