Opel Insignia 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 651 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 111 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: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`385 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 14 000 | |
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