The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 32,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.66 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
946 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
