The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,800

€ 38,400

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
190.6
187.8 in
Length
190.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.65 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
192 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
713 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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