For Turbocharging helps gives the engine surprisingly strong responses. It will also average a diesel-like 50mpg.

Against Unfortunately, it’s also diesel-like in the way it runs out of puff and becomes boomy beyond 4000rpm. Generally, it doesn't drive as sharply as its rivals.

Vauxhall Insignia Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

A decent alternative to the more popular diesel-powered cars, and more affordable too. However, most drivers will still be better off with the 158bhp diesel.

What Car? readers say

3


Key facts

0–60mph
10.1 secs
Top speed
127 mph
Average mpg
49.6
Tank range
764 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There are dozens of versions of the Vauxhall Insignia to choose from. The trim levels include Exclusiv, ES, SRi, SE and Elite, and there are special edition versions on top of that. We'd recommend Exclusiv – all the essential kit at a reasonable price.

The choices won't stop there, though, because there are also eight engines to choose from, with a wide range of petrol and diesel units, including some low-CO2 Ecoflex units. There are even some four-wheel-drive versions.

The Insignia looks great, has a nicely trimmed cabin for a car of this price and offers premium-car features, such as adaptive damping, nine-pattern automatic headlamp beam adjustment and speed limit recognition and display.

Ultimately, though, it's more about motorway comfort and stability than country-lane precision. The Mondeo can do both and is more capacious.

Reader test team says:

Vauxhall Insignia Saloon 2.0 CDTi 160 SRi Nav 4dr

Just got the 2.0 cdti sri nav and covered my first 250 miles. The car was replacing a 2008 Mondeo so an interesting comparison as I'm sure if your…

kevin adair

3 out of 5 stars
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