Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volvo V70 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 140 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.91 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 10 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8600 | |
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