The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 41,400
€ 27,500
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59
73.1
82
57.6
71.7
81.2
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.84 %
General
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
15.59 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
31 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
1061 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
395 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
208.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
