The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13)
€ 37,500
€ 25,600
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 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 1.8.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.8
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 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.8
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.91 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.8
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.8
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
754 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
