The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 26,200
€ 30,800
€ 26,200
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 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.54 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
