Opel Insignia 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 63 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: | 10.8 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`090 | |
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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