Opel Insignia 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia 2013 engine produces 55 HP more power than Opel Insignia 2009, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Opel Insignia 2009. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia 2009 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia 2013 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia 2009, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia 2013 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia 2013 and Opel Insignia 2009 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Insignia 2013 scores higher in safety tests, but Opel Insignia 2009 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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