Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012

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Opel Insignia
2013 - 2017
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Opel Insignia is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel, lPG)1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 120 - 325 HP115 - 254 HP
Torque: 175 - 435 NM220 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6 - 11.9 seconds6.3 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.7 - 10.73.2 - 9.0
Opel Insignia petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Opel Insignia equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.84 m4.37 m
Width: 1.86 m1.83 m
Height: 1.50 m1.44 m
Opel Insignia is larger.
Opel Insignia is 47 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1470 litresno data
Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity.
Opel Insignia has 195 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`225~ 1`976
Safety:
Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butOpel Insignia is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 80009000
Pros and Cons: Opel Insignia has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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