The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 30,600
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
114 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
29.33 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
32 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
588 mi
Range
283 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
588 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
