Opel Insignia 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 104 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 360'000 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 Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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