Opel Insignia 2008 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.4 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 54 cm longer than the Audi A3, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 150 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 361 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6200 | |
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