Jaguar XF 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 601 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 115 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 251 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 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 Jaguar XF consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XF could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XF) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XF is 6 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 549 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Jaguar XF has 9 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 4800 | |
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