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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 1.8i (140 Hp)
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Opel Insignia:
The Opel Insignia is a large family car developed and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel from 2008 to 2022. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship model, slotted above the Astra and Corsa in size. The Insignia serves as the successor to both the Signum and Vectra model lines, replacing both vehicles under a single nameplate. The model line was offered in four-door sedan/saloon body styles, five-door liftback, and as a five-door station wagon/estate....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan (A) Overview:
Opel Insignia (Sedan (A)). With 175 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.9 l/100km). With a weight of 1503 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.9 s). The top speed reaches 206 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8i (140 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Basic performance, requiring high revs to extract power and struggling with heavier loads or highway overtaking.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for a naturally aspirated petrol, but not class-leading.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and modern design for its era
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on long journeys
- • Wide range of engines, from economical diesels to powerful OPC variants
- • Excellent Euro NCAP safety rating (5 stars)
- • Spacious interior and generous boot capacity
- • Available all-wheel-drive (AWD) for enhanced traction
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines can be quite thirsty, especially the V6s
- • Early infotainment systems can feel dated
- • Can feel heavy and less agile than some rivals
- • Interior plastics in some trims feel less premium
- • Reliability can be inconsistent across different engines and model years
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Country Tourer (A, facelift 2013): May, 2014 - January, 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Insignia |
| Generation: | Sedan (A) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i (140 Hp) |
| Start of production: | November, 2008 |
| End of production: | June, 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 78 Hp/l [90mm less] |
| Torque: | 175 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | A18XER More details about the engine A18XER |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 206 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1503 |
| Max. weight: | 2025 |
| Max load: | 522 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1010 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4830 mm mm [90mm less] |
| Width: | 1856 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1498 mm mm [24mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2737 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1585 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1587 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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