What engines are installed on the Opel Insignia

"Opel Insignia", from 777,000 rubles.

2nd place: 4-door sedan. It costs exactly the same as a hatchback, but noticeably loses in practicality: it has a much narrower trunk opening. And although the folding back of the sofa allows for the transportation of long items, it is more than difficult to fit a couple of bicycles (not to mention larger luggage) into the sedan.

"Opel Insignia", from 777,000 rubles.

3rd place: 5-door station wagon. One of the most stylish middle-class station wagons is very good for household needs. Here, the height of the trunk floor is the lowest, the loading area has no threshold and, in addition, all kinds of devices are provided for securing luggage. An interesting feature is that hidden lights in the rear pillars make the car more visible with the trunk door open. The only pity is that the engine is 140 hp. With. for the Sports Tourer it is already rather weak: 180 horsepower for it is a living wage, which starts from 1,015,000 rubles. And in similar configurations, the station wagon is 45,000 more expensive than the hatchback.

Model development history

The manufacturer made minor changes to the model, but ignored it in terms of global development. Therefore, the second generation appeared 9 years later - in 2021, although restyling was carried out in 2013. After changes were made to the design, the car became popular in China, North America and even Australia.

Brief history of the model:

The Opel Insignia is sold in different countries under different names, for example, in Australia it can be found under the name Holden Commodore, and in the USA - Buick Regal.

First generation

At first, the Opel Insignia was created as an all-wheel drive sedan in the mid-price category. He immediately raised the requirements for D-class cars, because he had a stylish interior, elegant body design and only high-quality finishing materials. Buyers were put off by the high price and what they thought was a strange name.

In the same year, the model was supplemented with the opportunity to buy a five-door liftback (which was then called a hatchback), but five-door station wagons appeared already in 2009. All models handled perfectly, were maneuverable and dynamically overcame obstacles. Opel Insignia received the title "Car of the Year - 2008".

The four-door sedan was equipped with an automatic or manual transmission with 6 gears. The engine volume could be 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.8 liters. The five-door liftback and station wagon had the same characteristics. All four engines met Euro 5 standards, from a 4-cylinder in-line (115 hp) to a 6-cylinder V-shaped (260 hp).

Which configuration?

The basic Essencia is equipped with more than tempting equipment: electric front windows and heated mirrors, heated front seats, air conditioning, CD radio, on-board computer, crankcase protection and alarm system. In addition, such a car has everything in order with safety, which is provided by six airbags, ABS and ESP. And yet, only those who are limited in funds and are willing to put up with a puny 1.6-liter engine should buy the Essencia, since all other engines are not available for the basic version.

"Elegance" is 100 thousand more expensive. Its most significant advantage lies in the 140-horsepower engine and climate control, against the background of which other benefits seem like insignificant trifles: you must admit, you can do without a leather steering wheel, eyeglass case, pockets in the backs of the front seats, cruise control and an armrest in the center of the rear sofa. But “Elegance” allows you to select useful options in a package scheme. However, this version also has a number of shortcomings that do not allow us to recognize it as optimal. First of all, such a car cannot be ordered with a leather interior, which, in general, is not comme il faut for such a serious car. In addition, if you intend to complement the Insignia with such options as alloy wheels, a USB connector for the audio system, plus rain and light sensors, then it will immediately become clear that it is much more profitable to buy the Cosmo version.

History of the Opel Insignia

The Opel Ascona became front-wheel drive only in the third generation (1981). He is the progenitor of the Insignia, and not the Opel Omega, as many people think. The base engine was a 1.3-liter (60 hp) petrol engine, and the most powerful was a 130 hp 2.0.

The Opel Vectra existed on the market from 1988 to 2008 in complete harmony with customers.
Three body types, more than ten engine modifications and four types of transmissions. Technical data

pros

• design
• quality of interior trim
• comfort
• automatic transmission
• engines 2.0 CDTi and 2.8 V6
• body
• paintwork
• equipment

"Opel Insignia", "Elegance" equipment

Such cars cost from 926,000 rubles, 45 thousand more than the Elegance. Thanks to the beautiful wheels and chrome decoration on the outside, the Cosmo looks very elegant. This car has a more advanced radio, electric parking brake, photochromic mirror, air support for the driver's seat, heated steering wheel and rain and light sensors. Thanks to athermal glazing, the interior will heat up less in hot weather, and 2-zone climate control with a moisture meter can effectively maintain the desired atmosphere. So it is “Cosmo” that we recognize as the most profitable.

Powertrains Opel Insignia 2021

Under the hood of the Opel Insignia 2021 there can be engines of different types and power. The German company made sure that every potential client could choose a power unit in accordance with their capabilities and preferences.

• Providing maximum power of 165 hp. With. an engine with a displacement of 1.5 liters and turbocharging is a new product developed by a German company. The same unit is also offered in a quieter version, developing 140 hp. With. This is the choice of customers who want to purchase a model equipped with an economical gasoline engine. In the city, fuel consumption is about 7 liters per hundred, and on the highway it drops below 5 liters. You should not assume that in this version the Opel Insignia 2021 is too slow. The maximum speed is 225 km/h, and you can accelerate to hundreds in 9.2 seconds.
• For lovers of maximum savings, a 1.6-liter diesel engine with a power of 110 hp is recommended. With. With it, even in the city, diesel fuel consumption will be limited to 4.6 liters. When driving on the highway, the car can handle a modest 3.6 liters. Of course, for this you will have to sacrifice a little dynamics. The maximum speed will be limited to 205 km/h, and acceleration to hundreds will take 11.6 seconds.
• Do you want to go a little faster? Please! There is a diesel unit that, with a volume of 1.6 liters, produces a claimed power of 136 hp. With. With it, the 100 km/h mark is overcome in 10.5 seconds, and the maximum speed is 211 km/h. Of course, for this you will have to sacrifice savings and spend 5.1 liters of diesel fuel in the urban cycle.
• Do you love diesel engines, but don't want to limit yourself in speed? At your service is a two-liter power unit with a capacity of 170 hp. With. The Opel Insignia 2021 equipped with it raises the speedometer needle to 226 km/h, and acceleration to hundreds takes 8.7 seconds. For this you will have to spend 6.7 liters in the urban cycle and 4.3 liters on the autobahn. The reward is 320 Nm of torque!
• Those wishing to purchase a car with an explosive temperament are recommended to be equipped with a two-liter turbocharged engine running on gasoline. Two hundred and fifty horsepower is enough to require the installation of a speed limiter, setting the limit at 250 km/h. The 100 km/h mark is overcome in 7.3 seconds. Even in this case, fuel will not be wasted excessively. Consumption in the city will be 11.6 liters, and on the highway - 7 liters per hundred kilometers.

Opel Insignia, 2.0 CDTI

Car enthusiasts who have already driven Opel cars know how high-quality and technically advanced the engines produced at the factories of the German company are. Regardless of your preferences, this will be a worthy choice.

“Opel Insignia”, “Cosmo” equipment

In principle, there is an even more attractive “Business Edition” . It is accompanied by metallic paint, leather interior, parking sensors, adaptive xenon and several other options that are usually ordered when buying a car worth a million. Yes, it is 103 thousand more expensive than Cosmo. However, retail for all components of this package will cost 180 thousand. One problem is that this special version can only be purchased with a diesel engine.

Finally, the top model OPC stands out, so to speak, outside the competition - the price starts at 1.7 million. However, taking into account the equipment (sports seats, steering wheel, instruments), a powerful engine and all-wheel drive, as well as a more aggressive appearance, this “Insignia” still deserves attention: among cars with a clear claim to sports, this is a rather tasty offer.

Engines

The characteristics of the power units offered by Opel developers are also at a decent level. Available in different configurations:

• Two naturally aspirated gasoline engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters, the power of which, respectively, is 116 and 140 hp. With.
• Light fuel turbocharged units: 1.4 l (140 hp), 1.6 l (170 - 180 hp), 2.0 l (220 - 250 hp) and 2, 8 l (250 – 325 hp).
• Two-liter diesel engines, developing, depending on the degree of boost, power from 110 to 195 hp. With.

There is plenty to choose from for both adherents of austerity and lovers of an active driving style.

What engine?

1st place: 2.0T (220 hp). At first glance, the 2-liter turbo engine, created together with SAAB engineers, is not cheap: a car with this power unit costs at least 1,075,000 rubles. However, taking into account the power and dynamic characteristics (7.8 s, 240 km/h), this Insignia turned out to be one of the most advantageous offers in the middle class. In addition, a large, respectable car simply must have an automatic transmission! And in this situation, it is the 2.0T that turns out to be the most affordable choice. Please also note that when ordering an all-wheel drive transmission (plus 99,000 rubles), the same engine will have 30 hp. With. more powerful and 40 Nm more torque.

Which engine to choose

#1 OFFLINE Fartovy

Good day!

#2 OFFLINE Romeo

Fartovy (3.5.2010, 9:39) wrote:

Good day!

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Romeo (3.5.2010, 11:17) wrote:

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I drive a 1.6 turbo. Yes, it is inferior to 2.0 (compared with Olezhkina’s sports-equipment mechanics)

I can tell you the following. There are no problems with the engine (ugh ugh ugh) It pulls the car perfectly. Mixed consumption 10-12. Route 7-8.

Taxes are good, consumption is good) If you are not a hotshot racer, then you can safely take it (but I repeat once again, my words do not mean that it is stupid, it is simply inferior by 40 horses to 2.0) It is much faster than 1.8 For me it was the golden mean between 1.8 and 2.0t.

#6 OFFLINE Fartovy

Thanks to everyone who wrote.

I decided to choose from two engines: 1.8 (140) and 1.6 (180). In terms of gasoline consumption, they suit me, and in terms of taxes, they are also normal. I'll try to talk more with owners of cars with such engines. Write.

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Fartovy (3.5.2010, 9:39) wrote:

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Kassir22 (3.5.2010, 23:31) wrote:

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Kastyan (3.5.2010, 22:46) wrote:

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Kassir22 (3.5.2010, 23:31) wrote:

2.0 (220) tax on it is approximately 14,000 rubles per year Price of the car 1,200,000 rubles Consumption 15-16 liters in the city

I’m going to buy on credit, so all the total expenses will squeeze me financially.

That’s why I decided to choose from more economical engines, but nevertheless, the opinion is important to me, I don’t want to be disappointed in the purchase.

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Crushhh (3.5.2010, 11:26) wrote:

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TurboO (4.5.2010, 10:04) wrote:

I’m 60% inclined towards 1.6 (180) because of the dynamics, but in terms of price it will cost me about 80,000 rubles more (I’m comparing cosmo configurations) than 1.8 (140). Most likely, now I will understand in more detail the configurations, which one is more suitable.

So another question arises (I understand that everything is individual). Which configuration is the most practical?

#15 OFFLINE Romeo

Fartovy (4.5.2010, 11:33) wrote:

I’m 60% inclined towards 1.6 (180) because of the dynamics, but in terms of price it will cost me about 80,000 rubles more (I’m comparing cosmo configurations) than 1.8 (140). Most likely, now I will understand in more detail the configurations, which one is more suitable.

Specifications

2nd place: 2.0CDTi (160 hp). Diesel is 10 thousand rubles cheaper. Choosing this engine will result in significant savings on fuel - an average of four liters per hundred kilometers. An automatic transmission can also be selected for a turbodiesel. In addition, this is the only option that allows you to take the profitable version of the Business Edition. True, an Opel with such an engine loses almost 2 seconds to the gasoline optimum in acceleration to hundreds, and does not like our frosts and bad diesel fuel.

3rd place: 1.8 l (140 hp). Among Opel mechanics, this engine has long earned the laurels of the most reliable power unit. And yes: it’s almost 200 thousand cheaper! However, the modest power compared to the optimum significantly complicates the process of interacting with the car: the engine will have to be revved up all the time from idle, and the increase in speed occurs with a hitch. And acceleration to hundreds in 11.4 seconds is an extremely modest result by the standards of the class.

They might finish him off

But in the end, we can only recommend the 2.0 CDTi turbodiesel (160 hp), the troubles with which remain within the scope of standard diesel “adventures”. The motor is reliable, which ultimately makes it possible to put up with its increased noise and vibrations. And for its efficiency and dynamics, it is forgiven for problems with starting at temperatures below -25 degrees.

Liftback Opel Insignia. Issued since 2008, price on the secondary market from 480,000 rubles.

With the transmission, as a rule, with humane operation, problems do not occur before 200–250 thousand km. On a manual transmission, the clutch lasts 120 thousand km or more. However, frequent replacement of the clutch, if someone overdoes it with the left foot, entails replacing an expensive dual-mass flywheel (more than 100 thousand rubles).

The Aisin automatic is considered one of the very strong ones; it travels up to 300 thousand km without repairs with timely oil changes, once every 60 thousand km. But a weak design of the torque converter friction lining, and an even faster aggressive driving style, can finish him off too.

Opel Insignia Tourer. Issued since 2009, price on the secondary market from 840,000 rubles. There was also a version of the Insignia Country Tourer, which was a so-called all-terrain station wagon.

Don't bother with all-wheel drive versions. They are more trouble than they are worth. The clutch quickly overheats and refuses all-wheel drive. Leaks of working fluid in the limited slip differential lead to the same result. Any Opel oil seals are traditionally considered weak.

Issue 2008–2013. The quality of the interior finishing and its resistance to time will not cause any complaints. The source of negativity will be electrics: “kinks” of locks, power windows or media systems.

"Opel Insignia", from 777,000 rubles.

4th place : 1.6T (180 hp). Thanks to turbocharging, this 1.6-liter engine performs better than many 2-liter engines. The car goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and easily accelerates to over 200 km/h. Moreover, in comparison with the 2.0T, such an engine saves 100 thousand. However, sadly, it is not compatible with an automatic transmission. In addition, the disadvantages include lower idle torque, a more demanding attitude towards fuel quality and longer warm-up time in cold weather.

5th place: 1.6 l (115 hp). With it, Insignia costs less than a well-equipped Astra - from 777,000 rubles. However, for a large and heavy car, its modest capabilities are not enough even in city driving conditions. Such an engine would suit only the zealous head of the transport department, who does not feel sorry for his subordinates.

6th place: 2.8 l (325 hp). The only 6-cylinder engine in the range will certainly delight those who like to drive far beyond the limits of traffic regulations. However, it is good, first of all, for perfectly smooth unlimited autobahns: Insignia-OPC has an impractical lowered suspension and delicate low-profile tires, and when accelerating to hundreds, it beats the optimum by only 1.5 seconds. And it costs more than 1.7 million rubles.

Opel A20NHT engine

Cars produced by the Opel automobile concern are popular not only among our compatriots, but also among residents of European countries.
Relative budget, good build quality of the vehicle, functionality and technical equipment are just a number of reasons why Opel cars are chosen. Among the car fleet offered by the concern, Opel Insignia has proven itself. The car belongs to the “middle” class and replaced the Opel Vectra in 2008. The car was so popular that a few years ago the second generation was introduced.

This vehicle model was equipped with different engine models in different years. From the release of this model until 2013, the Opel Insignia was equipped with the A20NHT model engine. This is a two-liter unit that was installed on expensive versions of the car.

The engine has managed to establish itself due to a number of technical features and characteristics. At the same time, starting from 2013, the manufacturer decided to install A20NFT model engines on manufactured vehicles. A number of shortcomings have been eliminated.

The technical characteristics of the A20NHT engine are as follows:

In order to find out the engine identification number, you need to find a sticker on the engine with the relevant information.

Many who operated the Insignia model on which this engine is installed were faced with the fact that it had a low fuel pump life. The timing chain also cannot be called perfect. As a result, drivers are faced with overload of the piston group. Due to the fact that the engine of this model is “sensitive” to fuel, certain problems may arise during operation.

Moreover, in an engine with four valves, the timing drive is carried out by a chain, the service life of which is up to 200 thousand kilometers. To increase the service life, the manufacturer uses hydraulic compensators.

"Opel Insignia", from 777,000 rubles.

WE DECIDED:

The optimal Insignia is the Cosmo-2.0T hatchback. When supplemented with the Innovative package, leather trim and the Quick-Hit heater, such a car will cost RUB 1,227,000. This, of course, is far from the most affordable car in the middle class, but taking into account the dynamics, driving performance, equipment and practicality, this Opel is almost a unique offer on our market.

Which Opel Insignia to choose?

Body and engines

A wide range of body versions also speaks in favor of the Opel Insignia. The car is produced not only as a sedan, but also in hatchback and station wagon body modifications. We can also distinguish separately the so-called “charged” versions, available in any body style. As for the engines, for this car they are presented in five options. Below is the list.

The 6-speed manual transmission interacts well with the 1.6 and 1.8 liter units, which has become a kind of base for all powerful engines. The remaining engines were equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, although at an additional cost. As for all-wheel drive, it was only available with gasoline versions of the car with 2.0 and 2.8 engines.