The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 33,900

€ 27,300

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %

General
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
187 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
17.72 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
725 mi
Range
725 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
725 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
123.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data