Opel Insignia 2008 vs Honda Accord 2005
| 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 | 2.0 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 | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 15 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 17 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 459 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 61 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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