In this review we’ll put VW Passat in front of the Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia, all models made ​​in Germany. Here is the verdict:

Compared to the Volkswagen Passat, which expresses no doubt that it is a German car, the Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia is seeking global car, the taste more customers around the world. Moreover, emphasizing voices certainly appear that Ford and Opel keep American companies – however, in this case we speak of models with European specifications.

Overall, you need only a few moments to realize that, in terms of design, Insignia is something else than the Passat. Insignia’s rather fits VW Passat CC, and competitor’s style of the Passat as the German sedan is now almost trivial to show and rough compared with smooth lines and Insignia’s very elegant.

And Ford Mondeo looks more modern than the Passat, but maintains a higher dose of sobriety than the Insignia. In part,due to the tailgate,but especially because of size, Mondeo looks much more bulky than the Passat, though managing to impose more respect than VW sedan. It is clear that the Mondeo and, especially, Insignia, are more attractive than the Passat, it seemed simply a ’80 car. On the other hand, very classic style of the Passat is responsible largely for the very strong brand image that manages to give off Passat, Berlin Germany is over competitors in this regard.

Finally, for customers with a developed aesthetic sense Passat is clearly outweighed by the Insignia and Mondeo. On the other hand, conservative style like VW inspires more confidence for customers who are considered very serious. Insignia is contradictory, relying on an open to new clients and places great emphasis on fashion.

So Ford Mondeo remains the most balanced segment, the mid-range saloon, although the test version, the tailgate, it attracts more people who will and dynamism. But, finally, kinetic design Mondeo’s makes it more balanced than the Passat (too oldie) and Insignia (stylish too).

Those from Opel announce the introduction of the Insignia mid range model of a new diesel engine, 2.0 liter and 195 hp. Here is some further information about this engine.

For now, the European market Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI diesel engine offered in 3 versions of power: 110 hp, 130 hp and 160 hp ecoFLEX. But the competition has pushed the Germans from Opel to think of a more powerful diesel.

So, in 2012, Opel Insignia will benefit from a new diesel motor: 2.0 CDTi Biturbo. An engine jointly developed with Fiat Group, which develops a maximum power of 195 hp and maximum torque of 400 Nm. Therefore, with 35 hp more than the 160 hp version, namely a maximum torque of 50 Nm best.

Obviously, his performance is announced Insignia CDTi BiTurbo best: 0-100 km / h in 8.7 seconds (9.5 seconds compared to version 160 hp) and a top speed of 230 km / h (220 km / h the 160 hp version). Consumption is only 0.6 litres/100 km large version to 160 horsepower, reaching to 4.9 liters/100 km and CO2 emissions are 129 g/km (compared to 115 g/km to 160 versions CP).

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Insignia CDTi BiTurbo benefits by a standard system start/stop engine and 6-speed manual transmission is. This version will be offered in combination with four-wheel drive, while the front suspension Strut benefit from Hyper solution on top Insignia OPC version to ensure an excellent dynamic.

The new biturbo diesel CDTi 195 hp will be available for all three body styles (4-door, 5-door Sports Tourer) and prices in Europe will start from around 33,000 euro, the launch will take place at Motor Show Geneva 2012.

Opel Performance Center or OPC on short is the performance division of the Opel, and Insignia OPC it is not a discordant note, offering performance and feelings that can not be found in a normal car, at least those from Opel portfolio.

In terms of aesthetic, Insignia OPC proudly displays its very DNA of sports products. Generously dimensioned air intakes, whose design exudes a feeling of power, the front of Insignia OPC can be described in a single word: power.

Equipped with a 2.8-liter V6 engine, capable of providing an output of 325 hp, Opel Insignia OPC Unlimited even took us to its maximum speed of 270 km/h. The car needs 6.0 seconds to reach 100 km/h. Basically, you do not realize when you reach the maximum speed. This means speed that can be a very simple example of the expression “Pedal to the metal”… and that says it all.

The interior is “engraved” with a number of elements that shows the “pure blood” DNA of Insignia OPC. From the first, stands out the inscription on clocks, “OPC Unlimited”, the only clue show that we are on board of the special edition.

The center console, two buttons have within our grasp “magic” that is, OPC button and Sport button. The two offers a performance that adapts to the skills behind the wheel. If in the case of Sport button, you have a fast engine response to throttle depression, at the OPC button the answer is brilliant. The rear passengers will feel safe pressing OPC, especially if they are not careful.

In conclusion, we can say that Opel Insignia OPC Unlimited is a kind of wolf in sheep’s clothing. It can run comfortable and pleasant, and when the car is put to work, the driver will certainly have nothing to do. Besides this, Opel Insignia OPC Unlimited, is a car with sex appeal, attracting many eyes and exclamation marks “Dies ist das Opel Insignia OPC!”