Opel Insignia 2008 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 160 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 85 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.39 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 12 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 14 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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