Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 31 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1180 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| 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 S80, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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