The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 35,200
€ 38,600
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
679 lb
17.23 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
192 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
680 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
680 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
