The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,000

€ 36,200

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
59.8
73.1
82
59.7
72.1
82
73.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59.8 in
Height
59.7 in
107.8
193.2
109.7
187.7
193.2 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
591 lb
15.12 %

General
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
G09
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
192 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
20.36 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
853 mi
Range
684 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
853 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
104.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Start&Stop
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











43.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft