Toyota Avensis 2009 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Avensis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller. Toyota Avensis is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1465 litres | |
| Toyota Avensis has 11 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`020 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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