Opel Insignia 2008 vs Hyundai Sonata 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 (Hyundai Sonata) 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." | |||
| 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: | 160 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 5 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, but torque is 152 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Despite less power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1160 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Hyundai Sonata engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Insignia 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 523 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 23 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2200 | |
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