The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 13)
€ 35,200
€ 28,400
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.8 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
695 mi
Range
344 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
344 mi
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
112 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
112 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
