The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Opel Insignia Saloon 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)
€ 32,400

€ 30,500

€ 32,400
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
1470
1820
2062
1498
1856
2084
1820 mm
Width
1856 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2084 mm
1470 mm
Height
1498 mm
2712
4769
2737
4842
4769 mm
Length
4842 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1613 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
96 kg
5.95 %

General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
B7
Generation
G09
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
621 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
659 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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