The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)
€ 33,000

€ 30,500

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 ACT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
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
190.6
187.7 in
Length
190.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.76 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
659 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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