The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Saloon 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)
€ 30,800

€ 32,800

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 6.1 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1498
1856
2084
1470
1820
2062
1856 mm
Width
1820 mm
2084 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1498 mm
Height
1470 mm
2737
4830
2712
4769
4830 mm
Length
4769 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg

Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.03 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
G09
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
8.82 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
40 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 L
621 mi
Range
283 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
621 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
132.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
565 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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