Kia Optima TF or Opel Insignia A?

2010–2015 vs 2008–2017 · Sedan vs Liftback/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Optima TF 4,845 mm, Insignia A 4,913 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Optima TF 505 l, Insignia A 540 l.
Lowest consumption: Optima TF 5 l/100 km, Insignia A 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Optima TF 100–202 kW, Insignia A 85–239 kW.
Standard equipment: Optima TF 29 items (LX), Insignia A 27 items (Selection).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Optima TF2010–2015 · 9 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Insignia A2008–2017 · 14 engines · Selection, Edition, Sport, CosmoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Optima TF2010–2015no listings	Opel Insignia A2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,845 mm	Length4,830 mm–4,913 mm
Width	Width1,830 mm	Width1,856 mm–1,858 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm	Height1,490 mm–1,520 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,795 mm	Wheelbase2,737 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume381 l–505 l	Trunk volume500 l–540 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,443 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,433 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines14
Power	Power100–202 kW (136–275 hp)	Power85–239 kW (116–325 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.7–2.4	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 136	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 CDTI 136
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.0 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Selection
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · LX	Items in the base trim27 · Selection
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Platinum	Items in the top trim41 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Optima TF or Opel Insignia A?

Length: Opel Insignia A 4,913 mm, Kia Optima TF 4,845 mm (a 68 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,737 vs 2,795 mm. Boot: 540 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Optima TF or Opel Insignia A?

The most frugal Kia Optima TF uses 5 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 136); the most frugal Opel Insignia A 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 CDTI 136).

Which is more powerful — Kia Optima TF or Opel Insignia A?

The strongest Kia Optima TF makes 202 kW (275 hp) (2.0 T-GDI); the strongest Opel Insignia A 239 kW (325 hp) (OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo).

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