Opel Insignia 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 1 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Insignia is 41 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 130 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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