The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 30,500
€ 32,400
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
190.6
106.8
187.8
190.6 in
Length
187.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.96 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 DI Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
21.17 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
659 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
659 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
125 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
