The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Saloon 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 43,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1498
1856
2084
1470
1820
2062
1856 mm
Width
1820 mm
2084 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1498 mm
Height
1470 mm
2737
4830
2712
4769
4830 mm
Length
4769 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
219 kg
12.72 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
G09
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
138 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
175 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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10.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia 1.8
10.89 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
572 mi
Range
454 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
176.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
