The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 42,800

€ 34,300

€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3435 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
842 lb
19.69 %

General
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
16.71 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
42 mpg
30 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
385 mi
Range
925 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
385 mi
925 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
214 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1349 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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