The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex 4x4 (14 - 17)
€ 27,500

€ 35,400

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.6
71.7
81.2
59
73.1
82
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
106.8
187.8
107.8
190.6
187.8 in
Length
190.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
15.83 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
168 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1061 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
805 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
111 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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