2007 Seat Toledo vs. 2008 Opel Insignia

To start off, 2008 Opel Insignia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Insignia.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Opel Insignia (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Toledo.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Seat Toledo 2008 Opel Insignia
Make Seat Opel
Model Toledo Insignia
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1956 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1856 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1498 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2737 mm


 

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