Opel Insignia 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 1 HP less power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Chevrolet Epica. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.2 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Epica 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: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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