The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Saloon 1.8 (08 - 13)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 25,600
 Opel Insignia Saloon 1.8 (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 1.8
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the Opel Insignia 1.8.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.8
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1498
Blueprint Opel Insignia Saloon 1.8 (08 - 13)
1856
2084
1820 mm
Width
1856 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2084 mm
1470 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint Opel Insignia Saloon 1.8 (08 - 13)
2737
4830
4769 mm
Length
4830 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.8
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.16 %
Opel Insignia Saloon 1.8 (08 - 13)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.8
B7
Generation
G09
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.8
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Insignia 1.8
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
175 NM
Opel Insignia 1.8

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.8

▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
10.89 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
9.3 kg
city
26 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
49 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
303 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data