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: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 80 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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`220 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 15 600 | 16 200 | |
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