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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 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) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B)

GSi 2.0 BiTurbo

210 hp1956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Power
190hp142kW
210hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,732kg3,818lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
Calculated
873km543mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,889mm192in
4,998mm197in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
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
188g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
32.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo: 2.5 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW
8.0 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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/h8.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 20192.0 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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
8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,732 kg
3,818 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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
873 km
543 mi
CO2 score
120 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
93 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Is 207 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 562 km (349 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 68 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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