The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 38,300
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11) Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo 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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
73.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
107.8
190.2
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
190.2 in
Length
187.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.17 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
12.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
12.95 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
22 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
15 mpg
city
20.6 lb
30 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
399 mi
Range
303 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
399 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
31.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
206.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data