The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 42,800
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13) Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
€ 28,300
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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 BMT.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13)
73.1
82
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 Automatic (09 - 13)
107.8
193.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 BMT
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
955 lb
22.33 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
16.71 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
30 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
385 mi
Range
713 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
385 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
214 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).
115.6 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
214 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
43.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft