Opel Insignia 2011 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 195 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1480 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 860 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Insignia is 41 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 130 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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