Car comparison

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 TurbovsAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

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

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Opel Insignia Hatchback (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    397 mi
  • Largest trunk
    552 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 TurboAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,843kg4,063lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,125kg4,685lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
103.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
Calculated
638km397mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
4,292mm169in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
520L
552L
Max trunk volume
1,465L
1,104L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 TurboAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 TurboAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,555 kg
3,428 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo7.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V66.3 s

Although Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 2.2 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
603 km
375 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 s
250 km/h
155 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 TurboAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
603 km
375 mi
638 km
397 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 TurboAUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Is 288 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 32 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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