The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 30,400
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.88 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
113 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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29.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
29.33 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
925 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
588 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
