Tesla Model S 2015 vs Opel Insignia 2008

Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best.
Tesla Model S
2015 - 2016
Opel Insignia
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: Electric2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 463 HP160 HP
Torque: 967 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.3 seconds9.5 seconds
Tesla Model S is more dynamic to drive.
Tesla Model S engine produces 303 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 617 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Tesla Model S reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 17.8 kWh/100km5.8 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 5.30 € 11.10 €
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Electricity€/kWhDiesel€/l
Range per fill-up: 509 km in combined cycle1200 km in combined cycle
Opel Insignia gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
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: 4.97 m4.83 m
Width: 1.96 m1.86 m
Height: 1.45 m1.50 m
Tesla Model S is larger, but lower.
Tesla Model S is 14 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 10 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model S is 6 cm lower.
Seats: 7 seats5 seats
Trunk capacity: 745 litres520 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: 745 litresno data
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: no data520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1645 litres1465 litres
The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model S (by 180 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Tesla Model S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: no data2`125 kg
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 13 6004400
Pros and Cons: Tesla Model S has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
Opel Insignia has
  • more mileage per fill-up
  • lower price
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