Opel Insignia 2009 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.4 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 | 1.54 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1530 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`425 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`743 kg | 1`806 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 682 kg | 604 kg | |
| Opel Insignia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Volvo V70. Therefore, Opel Insignia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Insignia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Opel Insignia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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