The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 38,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.96 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
G09
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
912 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
