The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 37,000

€ 30,100

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
187 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
17.72 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
659 mi
Range
669 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
659 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
135.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data