The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 28,700

€ 36,800

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
866 lb
21.97 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
B8
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 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
161 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.48 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
24.48 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
725 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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