Volkswagen Passat 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 195 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 588 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 58 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`300 | 2`325 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 000 | 8200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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