The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 25,800
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
59
73.1
82
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
107.8
190.2
106.8
187.8
190.2 in
Length
187.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.47 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
113 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
29.33 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
737 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
588 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
