The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI (08 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 30,300
€ 30,100
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 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
791 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
