The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 43,200
€ 27,200
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
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
190.6
187.8 in
Length
190.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3519 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.32 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
118 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
32 mpg
highway
64 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
1061 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
1061 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
