Car comparison

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurbovsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

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

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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2013
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,853kg4,085lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,168cc193cu in
Length
4,908mm193in
4,774mm188in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,520mm60in
1,517mm60in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
540L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,530L
1,716L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
265g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD6,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
1,715 kg
3,781 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo7.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD7.2 s

Although Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 1.3 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
619 km
385 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
700 km
435 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
265 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 145 Nm more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 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 Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

  • Is 138 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 48 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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