The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Insignia Saloon 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 28,700

€ 23,500

€ 28,700
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 6.3 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
1476
1832
2083
1498
1856
2084
1832 mm
Width
1856 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2084 mm
1476 mm
Height
1498 mm
2786
4767
2737
4830
4767 mm
Length
4830 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.19 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6
B8
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Insignia 1.6
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
155 NM
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
135 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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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
11.34 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
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
733 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 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
555 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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