Opel Insignia 2008 vs Audi A4 2008
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 55 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 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 A4, 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 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 | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 13 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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