Opel Insignia 2013 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 71 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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 Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus GS 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 458 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Insignia has 42 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Lexus GS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 19 800 | |
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