The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 34,700
€ 30,800
€ 34,700
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
59
73.1
82
72.1 in
Width
73.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
59 in
109.7
187.7
107.8
190.2
187.7 in
Length
190.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.56 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
