The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,800
 Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
€ 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 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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
73.1
82
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
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 1.6 Turbo
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.03 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
20.6 lb
city
24 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
44 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data