Opel Insignia 2008 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 54 cm longer than the Audi A3, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 150 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 361 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`785 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6200 | |
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