Lexus GS 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Insignia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 79 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 47 NM less than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.3 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 26 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 500 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 30 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 7800 | |
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