The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 30,500
 Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17) Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)
73.1
82
72.1 in
Width
73.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)
107.8
190.6
187.7 in
Length
190.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.24 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
168 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
659 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data