Opel Insignia 2008 vs Toyota Camry 2011
| 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 | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Toyota Camry is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 21 HP less power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 119 NM more than Toyota Camry. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| 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 Toyota Camry engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2011 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 2011 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia and Toyota Camry are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 6 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 10 400 | |
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