The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 23,500
€ 33,800
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
59
73.1
82
58.1
72.1
82
73.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
107.8
190.2
109.7
188
190.2 in
Length
188 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.53 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
G09
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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29.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
29.33 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
588 mi
Range
774 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
588 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
