The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 30,800
€ 30,500
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.55 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
19.44 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
702 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
621 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
132.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
