Toyota Camry 2009 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Camry) 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: | 179 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 232 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Toyota Camry engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 118 NM less than Opel Insignia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Camry consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Camry could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 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 twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Toyota Camry engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | 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. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Toyota Camry is smaller. Toyota Camry is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Camry is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 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. Toyota Camry has 90 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4400 | |
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