Opel Insignia 2009 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 325 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 435 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 135 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 212 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 17 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 70 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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