Opel Insignia 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 195 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
|
Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 85 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1480 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1940 km on highway | 1640 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
|
Opel Insignia is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Insignia is 42 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1235 litres | |
|
Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 160 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Insignia has
|
Opel Astra has
| |