The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 37,500

€ 41,400

€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
59
73.1
82
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
106.8
187.8
107.8
190.2
187.8 in
Length
190.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.85 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
21 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
47 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
754 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
395 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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