Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsOpel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Opel Insignia Country Tourer (B)

2.0 BiTurbo

210 hp1956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,571 km
    976 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIOpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
Power
190hp142kW
210hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,732kg3,818lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,571km976mi
Calculated
873km543mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
5,004mm197in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,525mm60in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
650L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,665L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
188g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIOpel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIOpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
34.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW

Opel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurbo has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurbo: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
1,732 kg
3,818 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
235 km/h
146 mph
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI8.1 s
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo8.2 s

Although Opel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurbo has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurbo: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurbo: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,571 km
976 mi
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
873 km
543 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW
8.2 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,004 mm
197.0 in
Height
1,525 mm
60.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIOpelInsignia Country Tourer (B)2.0 BiTurbo
Power
190 hp
142 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,732 kg
3,818 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,004 mm
197.0 in
Height
1,525 mm
60.0 in
Range score
1,571 km
976 mi
873 km
543 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
188 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIOpel Insignia Country Tourer (B) 2.0 BiTurbo
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 217 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 698 km (434 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 78 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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