Opel Insignia 2018 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 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 70 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
1450 litres | 1152 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 298 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`220 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`538 kg | 1`721 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 682 kg | 539 kg | |
| Opel Insignia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Opel Insignia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 14 200 | |
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