The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 33,500
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11) Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)
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 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)
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 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.17 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Ethanol
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 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
133 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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
20 mpg  ( 14 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
14 MPGe
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
20.6 lb
city
14 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
29 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
378 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
378 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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).
364.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
364.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data