The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI (08 - 13)
€ 32,000
€ 30,300
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 CDTI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 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 CDTI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.93 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
158 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
894 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
791 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
