The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 44,300
€ 27,200
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop.
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
57.3
72.1
82
59
73.1
82
72.1 in
Width
73.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
59 in
109.9
187.7
107.8
190.6
187.7 in
Length
190.6 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3519 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.32 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
B8
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
118 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
1061 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
1061 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
