Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.77 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1015 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 65 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. 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 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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