Opel Insignia 2008 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 10 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 420'000 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 SAAB 9-5 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 | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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