The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 37,000
€ 32,800
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.17 %
General
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
17.72 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
( 40 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
40 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
No data
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
659 mi
Range
303 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
659 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
135.8 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
