The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 41,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 2.8 V6 Turbo.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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 2.8 V6 Turbo
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
10.55 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 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
21 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
21 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
20.6 lb
city
14 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
31 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
395 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
