The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Saloon 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 32,800

€ 23,500

€ 32,800
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 6.1 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
1470
1820
2062
1498
1856
2084
1820 mm
Width
1856 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2084 mm
1470 mm
Height
1498 mm
2712
4769
2737
4830
4769 mm
Length
4830 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.33 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
B7
Generation
G09
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Insignia 1.6
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
155 NM
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6
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9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
9.54 kg/bhp
13.3 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
713 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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