Lexus GS 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 209 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 49 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 97 NM less than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.83 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 25 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 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`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 4800 | |
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