Opel Insignia 2008 vs Renault VEL Satis 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault VEL Satis, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault VEL Satis. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.4 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault VEL Satis, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 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 Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault VEL Satis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.58 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 3 cm shorter than the Renault VEL Satis, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 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 60 litres more trunk space than the Renault VEL Satis. The Renault VEL Satis 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault VEL Satis, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2000 | |
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