Opel Insignia 2008 vs Toyota Camry 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 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 (Toyota Camry) 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 | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 232 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 19 HP less power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 118 NM more than Toyota Camry. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 9.0 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 950 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 Toyota Camry engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Camry, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 90 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4800 | |
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