Hyundai Sonata 2006 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: | 140 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 2 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): | no data | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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