Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi 160 review - data

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi 160 SE

Test date 19 November 2008  Price as tested £25,170

For  Attrractive cabin design and quality, good high-speed ability, impressive economy

Against Low-speed engine noise, steering feel, poor rear visibility

How much ?

  • Price as tested £25,170
  • Price as tested £20,735

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3.3 sec
  • 0-60mph no data
  • 0-100mph 25.3 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  17 / 83.7 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  30.8 / 106.2 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  3.6 / 5.7
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  7.7 / 13.4 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  6.9 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  67 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  36.5 mpg
  • Test best/worst  44.1 / 18.5

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  55.1 / 44.1 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  134 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4830 mm
  • Width  1856 mm
  • Height  1498 mm
  • Wheelbase  2737 mm
  • Weight  no data
  • Fuel tank  70.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1956 cc
  • Max power 158 bhp at 4000 rpm
  • Max torque 258 ft at 1750 rpm
  • Specific output no data
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke 83 x 90.4 mm
  • Compression ratio 16.5:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.92 / 5.7
  • 2nd 2.04 / 11
  • 3rd 1.32 / 17
  • 4th 0.95 / 23.6
  • 5th 0.75 / 29.9
  • 6th 0.62 / 36.1
  • Final drive 3.55

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Multi-link, coils springs, anti-roll bar

Steering

  • Type Hydraulically assisted rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 2.80

Brakes

  • Front no data
  • Rear no data

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 17in in
  • Size rear 17in in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 225/55 R17
  • Tyres rear 225/55 R17

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