Opel Insignia 2008 vs Renault VEL Satis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 21 HP less power than Renault VEL Satis, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Renault VEL Satis. Despite less power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.7 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 |
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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 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2000 | |
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