The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 39,700

€ 30,900

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.78 %

General
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
G09
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
13.86 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
49 mpg
29 mpg
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
388 mi
Range
894 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
388 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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 Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
212.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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