The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 30,100

€ 38,600

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
57.9
71.7
81.2
59
73.1
82
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
106.8
187.8
107.8
190.2
187.8 in
Length
190.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %

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

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

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

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data