Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volvo V40 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 98 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 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, width is practically the same , 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): | 2`285 | no data | |
| 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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