Car comparison

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurbovsVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

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

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Opel Insignia Sedan (A)

OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2013
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,647 kg
    3,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    731 km
    454 mi
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    435 Nm
    321 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
325hp242kW
300hp224kW
Torque
435Nm321lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,647kg3,631lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
541L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo5,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
325 hp
242 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,647 kg
3,631 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo6.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.5 s

Although Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: 2.1 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
614 km
382 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
731 km
454 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.5 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
731 km
454 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleOpel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 163 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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