Opel Insignia 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 104 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Insignia is 41 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 150 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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