Opel Insignia 2008 vs Citroen C6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 48 HP less power than Citroen C6, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Citroen C6. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C6, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen C6, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Insignia has 113 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C6. The Citroen C6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C6, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`125 | 2`335 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4000 | |
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