Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 195 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1480 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1940 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 588 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1470 litres | 1716 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. 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 Volkswagen Passat (by 246 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 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: | 2`205 kg | 2`300 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 13 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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