The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13)

€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,800
 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13) Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800

ⓘ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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
59.8
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
3631 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
15.1 %
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (09 - 13)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
B7
Generation
G09
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
21 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
20.6 lb
city
14 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
30 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
385 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
385 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
214 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
214 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.8 V6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.3 cu ft