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Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

General information

ModelOpel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Year2011
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating69 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power180.00 PS (132 kW or 178 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 2200 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke79.0 x 81.5 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1198 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4750 litres (1,255 gallons)
Cargo space530 litres (140 gallons)
Optional cargo space1465 litres (387 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1503 kg (3,313.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2020 kg (4,453.3 pounds)
Towing weight1150 kg (2,535.3 pounds)
Overall length4840 mm (190.6 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2340 mm (92.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions125.0 g/km
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