The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 43,200

€ 26,600
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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.32 %

General
Opel Insignia 2.0 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 CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
128 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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27.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
27.78 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
925 mi
Range
454 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
925 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 CDTI
96.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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