The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
€ 29,800
€ 33,900
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.92 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
187 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
50 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
917 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
725 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
