Opel Insignia 2013 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Insignia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Cruze) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 22 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 174 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Insignia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 33 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 117 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Cruze, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`823 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Chevrolet Cruze has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Chevrolet Cruze quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 6200 | |
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