The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 32,600
€ 23,500
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Insignia 1.6
57.9
71.7
81.2
59
73.1
82
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
106.8
187.8
107.8
190.2
187.8 in
Length
190.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Insignia 1.6
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.12 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Insignia 1.6
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Insignia 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
113 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Insignia 1.6
131 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
29.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
107 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Insignia 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
