The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 23,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
58.1
72.1
82
59
73.1
82
72.1 in
Width
73.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
59 in
109.7
187.7
107.8
190.2
187.7 in
Length
190.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.05 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
113 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
29.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
