The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 33,900
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 43,200
 VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 33,900
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
73.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
107.8
190.2
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
190.2 in
Length
187.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.72 %
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
187 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6

Performance

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6

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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
17.72 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
39 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
454 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
725 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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