Opel Insignia 2008 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 48 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1220 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine | |||
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 |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 61 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.8 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`125 | 2`041 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
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