The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 30,400
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
€ 30,100
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
73.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
107.8
190.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
190.6 in
Length
187.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3578 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.46 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
26.7 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
47 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
870 mi
Range
630 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
870 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
102.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data