Opel Insignia 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010

 
Opel Insignia
2009 - 2013
Volkswagen Passat
2010 - 2014
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 160 HP140 HP
Torque: 350 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds10 seconds
Opel Insignia engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.85.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km6.6 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1020 km in combined cycle1340 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway1550 km on highway
920 km with real consumption1060 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 7 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel ZafiraInstalled on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.91 m4.77 m
Width: 1.86 m1.82 m
Height: 1.52 m1.52 m
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 litres603 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1530 litresno data
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 meters11.4 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`3152`210
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 (€): 46004800
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Opel Insignia has
  • more power
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Passat has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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