The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan OPC Automatic (13 - 17)
€ 35,200
€ 51,300
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 OPC.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia OPC
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 OPC
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.24 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia OPC
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 OPC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
321 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
321 hp
Opel Insignia OPC
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
321 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
321 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia OPC
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia OPC
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia OPC
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
12.43 lb/hp
Opel Insignia OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia OPC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
22 mpg
Opel Insignia OPC
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
46 mpg
highway
30 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
406 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
406 mi
Opel Insignia OPC
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).
202.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
Opel Insignia OPC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia OPC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
