The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 28,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.97 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
( 23 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
23 MPGe
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
20.6 lb
city
23 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
38 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
303 mi
Range
344 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
344 mi
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
112 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
112 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
