Opel Insignia 2010 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 13 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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