Opel Astra 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and Opel Insignia have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 22 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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