The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 41,400
€ 43,200
€ 41,400
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 2.8 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 3.6 V6.
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
4.86 %
General
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
G09
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
15.59 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
454 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
395 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
208.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
