Opel Insignia 2009 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 22 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.8 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 520'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2010 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 8 cm longer than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 35 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 14 200 | |
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