Car comparison

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurbovsAUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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

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Opel Insignia Hatchback (A)

2.0 Turbo

250 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2011-2013
VS

AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    184 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    897 km
    558 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
256hp191kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,733kg3,821lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
107.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
897km558mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
520L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,465L
1,011L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
193g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurboAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo5,300 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,550 rpm
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
20.8 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 6 hp more than Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
1,733 kg
3,821 lb
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 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)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
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)2.0 Turbo7.5 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: 1.8 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)2.0 Turbo
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo and AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
897 km
558 mi
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
723 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.7 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)2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 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)2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 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)2.0 Turbo
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.7 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)2.0 Turbo
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,733 kg
3,821 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
897 km
558 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
184 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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) 2.0 TurboAUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 175 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 239 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 258 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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