Opel Insignia 2008 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 17 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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: | 4.83 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 14 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 509 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 11 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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