The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,300
€ 35,200
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.54 %
General
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
G09
Generation
B8
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 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
20.97 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
791 mi
Range
695 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
791 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
