The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 48,800

€ 36,200

€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo is 9.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
58.7
73.3
82.4
59.7
72.1
82
73.3 in
Width
72.1 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.7 in
Height
59.7 in
111.4
196.8
109.7
187.7
196.8 in
Length
187.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
3783 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.29 %

General
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Z-B
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
256 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
14.78 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
27 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
443 mi
Range
684 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
443 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
164.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2.0 DI Turbo
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












47.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft