Volvo V70 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 16 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 2180 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1220 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 10 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 7800 | |
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