Volvo S80 2011 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Insignia. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4600 | |
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