Citroen C5 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 10 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1140 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | 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. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`156 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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