Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B)

GSi 2.0 BiTurbo

210 hp1956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,581 kg
    3,486 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Power
190hp142kW
210hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,581kg3,486lb
1,732kg3,818lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
Calculated
849km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,998mm197in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
650L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,665L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
192g/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 Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 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 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
31.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 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 Sports Tourer (B) GSi 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 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
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 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
233 km/h
145 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
231 km/h
144 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 TDI7.9 s
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo7.9 s

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

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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo: 2.7 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
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 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
1,435 km
892 mi
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
849 km
528 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
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.9 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
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Power
190 hp
142 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
1,732 kg
3,818 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,435 km
892 mi
849 km
528 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
192 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 585 km (364 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 72 g/km less CO2

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 (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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