The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (11 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (11 - 13)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (11 - 13)
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
3750 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
12.99 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (11 - 13)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

 REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
19.53 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
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
737 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 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
1089 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data