The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 23,500
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12) Opel Insignia 1.6
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 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
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
73.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
107.8
190.2
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
4674 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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

587 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6

62 mph 62
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 ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Insignia 1.6
32 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23 mpg
city
20.2 lb
41 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
588 mi
Range
303 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
588 mi
303 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).
31.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
140.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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