The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13)
€ 35,700
€ 25,600
€ 35,700
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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.64 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.8
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
