Opel Insignia 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat CC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat CC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 32 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. 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 CC, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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