The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 30,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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 BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.96 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
