Lexus GS 2007 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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. | |||
| 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: | 249 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 89 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 40 NM less than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 5.8 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1450 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 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. Lexus GS has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4600 | |
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