Opel Astra 2010 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 50 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Insignia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 21 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 | 1530 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.6 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`960 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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