The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 33,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3578 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.74 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
161 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
821 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
