The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 37,100

€ 44,300

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat GTE
59
73.1
82
57.3
72.1
82
73.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59 in
Height
57.3 in
107.8
190.6
109.9
187.7
190.6 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat GTE
3942 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.7 %

General
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat GTE
G09
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
168 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
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23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
23.46 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
38 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
702 mi
Range
1827 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
702 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
32.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
127.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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