The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 42,800

€ 31,700

€ 42,800
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
73.1
82
59.7
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
107.8
193.2
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
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
692 lb
16.18 %

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
16.71 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
34 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
30 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
385 mi
Range
279 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
385 mi
279 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
214 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 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
1179 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