Opel Insignia 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 104 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Insignia is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 96 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: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 16 400 | |
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