The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 23,500
€ 32,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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
187.7
190.2 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.93 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
G09
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
113 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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29.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
29.33 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
588 mi
Range
894 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
588 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
