Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.37 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.44 m
Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 47 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
335 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 195 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight (kg):
2`110
1`890
Safety:
Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butOpel Insignia is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better
