Opel Insignia 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 LPG | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km with real consumption | 1160 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 523 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 17 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.6 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`215 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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