Volkswagen Passat R (2008 – 2010) vs Opel Insignia (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Opel Insignia is the more powerful of the two, with up to 325 hp against 300 hp. The Volkswagen Passat R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 6.9 s. The Opel Insignia uses less fuel, from 3.7 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,689 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Opel Insignia is 76 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat R
2008 – 2010
|
Opel
Insignia
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 36 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 120 – 325 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 201 – 435 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 6.9 – 12.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 192 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100 km | 3.7 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,765 mm | 4,829 – 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,819 mm | 185 – 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,496 – 1,499 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,708 mm | 2,736 – 2,738 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,689 kg | 1,150 – 1,513 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.