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Background grid Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008 Opel Insignia Sedan 2008-2013
Spec height1 1.593 m 2 
+ 9.5 cm
1 1.498 m Spec height1
1 + 4.7 cm
2 1.764 m Spec width2
+ 9.2 cm 1 1.856 m Spec width2
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Opel Insignia Sedan 2008 - 2013
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Opel
Insignia
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2008 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonOpel Insignia (A) Sedan 2008 vs. Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Opel Insignia (A) Sedan 2008 is 9.2 cm wider and 9.5 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004. It has 4.7 cm more ground clearance and offers 7% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
483 cm
+99.2
Length
383.8 cm
185.6 cm
+9.2
Width2
176.4 cm
208.4 cm
+10.9
Width incl. mirrors
197.5 cm
149.8 cm
Height1
159.3 cm
+9.5
273.7 cm
+16.9
Wheelbase
256.8 cm
16 cm
+4.7
Ground clearance3
11.3 cm
-- kg
Weight4,6
1195 kg
5
Seats max.
5
520 l
+20%
Cargo volume EU4
435 l
1465 l
+7%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1370 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ --
Price EU7
€ 18832
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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