Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 650 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 110 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 2`040 | |
| 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 (€): | 8400 | 14 800 | |
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