Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 70 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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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 | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 195 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 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. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 8200 | |
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