The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 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 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
59
73.1
82
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
107.8
190.2
106.8
187.8
190.2 in
Length
187.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.72 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
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
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
