Opel Insignia 2009 vs Volvo V70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 3 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7200 | |
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