Opel Insignia 2008 vs Fiat Bravo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 40 HP more power than Fiat Bravo, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Fiat Bravo. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Bravo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Bravo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Bravo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 980 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Fiat Bravo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Insignia 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 | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 49 cm longer than the Fiat Bravo, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 400 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 120 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Bravo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Fiat Bravo, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Bravo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2400 | |
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