Opel Insignia 2008 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 127 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 13 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Citroen C5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Used also on Peugeot 407 | |
| 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 Citroen C5 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 | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 5 cm longer than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 61 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`015 | |
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| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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