Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 195 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 55 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1200 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 588 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 58 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`325 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 16 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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