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: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 67 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 1470 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): | 2`140 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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