The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 39,700
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11) Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
€ 31,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
59.8
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11)
73.1
82
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59.8 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11)
107.8
193.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
193.2 in
Length
187.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.98 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
G09
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
13.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
13.86 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
14 mpg
city
20.6 lb
29 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
388 mi
Range
303 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
388 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
31.5 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
212.1 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
43.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft