The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 43,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Opel Insignia 1.8 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat GTE
59
73.1
82
58.4
72.1
82
73.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59 in
Height
58.4 in
107.8
190.2
109.7
191.9
190.2 in
Length
191.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat GTE
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.11 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat GTE
G09
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat GTE
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
22 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
2219 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
