Opel Insignia 2009 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 80 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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