Car comparison

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 TurbovsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B)

1.6 Turbo

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
925km575mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,897mm193in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,863mm73in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
490L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 TurboVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,650-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
31.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 Turbo has 16 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 Turbo: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

Although Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 Turbo: 0.5 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 Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 Turbo: 2.0 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 Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
925 km
575 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 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 Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,897 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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 Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 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 Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.5 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 Grand Sport (B)1.6 Turbo
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)1.6 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,897 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
925 km
575 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 Grand Sport (B) 1.6 TurboVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 157 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • 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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