Opel Insignia 2013 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Insignia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus GS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 111 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 3.8 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 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 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. | |||
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`170 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 20 200 | |
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