Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIvsOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2010
VS

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A)

OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2013

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
300hp224kW
325hp242kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
435Nm321lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
614km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,830mm190in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,858mm73in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
588L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,716L
1,530L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo5,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
325 hp
242 kW

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
435 Nm
321 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
1,810 kg
3,990 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.8 s
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo6.0 s

Although Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: 0.2 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: 0.9 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
667 km
414 mi
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
614 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.0 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
300 hp
224 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
614 km
382 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
588 L
20.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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