Opel Insignia 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 130 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.2 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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 Peugeot 508 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 545 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 45 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. 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 | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 8800 | |
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