Car comparison

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 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)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

AUDI S3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 TurboAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
260hp194kW
256hp191kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,843kg4,063lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,015kg4,442lb
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
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu 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-
198g/km

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 S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 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)2.8 V6 Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 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)2.8 V6 TurboAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
21.5 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
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
167 km/h
104 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has 4 hp more than AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 4 hp (3 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
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)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 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
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)2.8 V6 Turbo7.1 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5.9 s

Although Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 1.2 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 3.1 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
706 km
439 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.9 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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)2.8 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 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
AUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 TurboAUDIS3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
260 hp
194 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
5.9 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
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
603 km
375 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
-
198 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 239 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI S3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 388 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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