Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 85 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.60 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 8 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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