The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 41,400
€ 35,200
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
59
73.1
82
58.1
72.1
82
73.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
107.8
190.2
109.7
187.7
190.2 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.24 %
General
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
G09
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
15.59 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
395 mi
Range
695 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
395 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
208.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
