Opel Insignia 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10 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 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1750 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 10.9 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 (kg): | 2`265 | 2`180 | |
| 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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