The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 38,300
€ 37,500
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.91 %
General
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
12.95 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
22 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
399 mi
Range
754 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
399 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
206.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
