Opel Insignia 2017 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Insignia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 308) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 45 HP more power than Peugeot 308, but torque is 50 NM less than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 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: | 4.99 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 40 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1665 litres | 1660 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 78 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.7 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 7400 | |
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