The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 30,500
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17) Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat GTE
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)
73.1
82
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
73.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)
107.8
190.6
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
190.6 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat GTE
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.32 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat GTE
G09
Generation
B8
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
21.17 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
36 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
1827 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
659 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
125 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data