The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 30,400
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
€ 35,200
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
73.1
82
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
73.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
107.8
190.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
190.6 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3578 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.8 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
G09
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJS*
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
47 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
870 mi
Range
695 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
870 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
102.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data