Opel Insignia 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Opel Insignia torque is 60 NM less than Audi A4. Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, 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 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 14 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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