The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (09 - 11)
€ 33,800

€ 39,700

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
59.7
71.7
81.2
59.8
73.1
82
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59.7 in
Height
59.8 in
106.8
187.8
107.8
193.2
187.8 in
Length
193.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.42 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
B7
Generation
G09
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
13.86 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
21 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
388 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
212.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.3 cu ft