Opel Insignia 2008 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo S80. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Insignia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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