The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 33,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
59
73.1
82
58.1
72.1
82
73.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
107.8
190.2
109.7
187.7
190.2 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
G09
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
746 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
