The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 42,800
€ 28,500
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 0.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.8
73.1
82
59.4
71.7
81.2
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59.8 in
Height
59.4 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
866 lb
20.25 %
General
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
G09
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
154 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
16.71 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
30 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
385 mi
Range
1012 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
385 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
214 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
43.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
