The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 17)
€ 44,300
€ 30,500
€ 44,300
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 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 DI Turbo.
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.32 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
B8
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
168 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
659 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
125 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Opel Insignia 1.6 DI Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
