The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)
€ 43,200
€ 33,500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.72 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
B7
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
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 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
20 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
378 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
378 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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).
364.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
364.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
