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VW Passat 1.6 120BHP or Opel Insigina 163

  • 14-05-2015 10:10pm
    #1
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭


    looking at both of the above at present

    VW comfortline or Opel Insigina 163bhp

    which is the better car ? Are opels a good car, would I have a better resale on the VW in years to come?

    tks


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Insignia is getting really old now, it's being on sale since the end of 2008. 2.0 litre cdti engine feels a bit unrefined these days compared to it's rivals. Opel resale values are not as good as VW plus the Passat is a brand new model only launched a few months ago. 2.0 TDi is nicer than the 1.6 though.


  • #3
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,712 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    If you are looking brand new, then the 163ps Insignia engine has gone - may be some still around in stock though, but it's been replaced by a 170ps version.

    Haven't driven one yet, but feedback is that it's much more refined than the 163 it replaced.

    As far as value for money goes, the Insignia has a much better level of standard specification than the VW. Currently best in class now the Superb isn't currently available. Probably drive a better deal on the Insignia as well - tends to have more discount available than the Passat. Big touch screen Nav system on the Insignia is a very good system, and actually works with voice commands as well.

    Passat will be worth more come trade in time, but from a whole life cost perspective (servicing/fuel/depreciation) then Insignia will probably cost a little less - although that could depend on which wheels - 18" tyres that a lot of the Insignia's have are fairly expensive, but look a lot better than the 16" wheels that most Passat's come with.


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