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Passat CC vs Insignia GSi

Volkswagen · Opel

1/4 Mile winner
Insignia GSi
Beats the Passat CC by 0.03s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Insignia GSi beats the Passat CC by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Insignia GSi thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
240 hp
230 hp
0–100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
Top speed
240 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L I4 Turbo
I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
280 Nm
350 Nm
Price
$40,000
$45,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Passat CC
Insignia GSi
100 m
6.916s
6.933s
1/8 mile
10.164s
10.171s
1/4 mile
15.148s
15.118s
1 km
26.651s
26.445s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Passat CC is $40,000 vs $45,000 for the Insignia GSi — a $5,000 gap. Power: Passat CC makes 10 hp more (240 vs 230). Top speed: Insignia GSi runs to 250 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Passat CC.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Passat CC or the Insignia GSi?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Insignia GSi is faster, beating the Passat CC by 0.03 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Passat CC vs the Insignia GSi?

The Passat CC hits 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, while the Insignia GSi does it in 7.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Passat CC produces 240 hp; the Insignia GSi produces 230 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Passat CC tops out at 240 km/h, and the Insignia GSi reaches 250 km/h.

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