The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 35,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
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
190.2
187.8 in
Length
190.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
27 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1061 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
500 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
