Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 CC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat CC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 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 CC 2008 2.0 engine Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat CC is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1010 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Volkswagen Passat CC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`564 kg | 1`613 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 426 kg | 512 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Opel Insignia. Therefore, Opel Insignia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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