The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 36,200
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
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 Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.54 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
26 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
489 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
