The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 39,700
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11) Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
€ 33,400
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
59.8
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11)
73.1
82
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.66 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
G09
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

Performance

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
13.86 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
29 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
613 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
388 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
212.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
43.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft