Opel Insignia 2013 vs Jaguar XF 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 70 HP less power than Jaguar XF, but torque is 51 NM more than Jaguar XF. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XF, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XF. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XF) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 5 cm shorter than the Jaguar XF, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 549 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 9 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XF. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 10 000 | |
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