Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021
Car comparison
Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSIvsOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph
- Lightest1,286 kg2,835 lb
- Best power-to-weight161 hp/t120 kW/t6.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score56/100
- Best economy score92/100
Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo
- Most powerful210 hp157 kW
- Highest torque480 Nm354 lb-ft
- Best estimated range886 km550 mi
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 207hp154kW | 210hp157kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 480Nm354lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,286kg2,835lb | 1,658kg3,655lb |
| Gross weight | 1,800kg3,968lb | 2,340kg5,159lb |
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 95.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s | 7.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 25.3s Calculated | 34.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated | 7.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.6s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated | 127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton Calculated | 290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 714km444mi Calculated | 886km550mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,956cc119cu in |
| Length | 4,074mm160in | 4,897mm193in |
| Width | 1,751mm69in | 1,863mm73in |
| Height | 1,431mm56in | 1,455mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,549mm100in | 2,829mm111in |
| Front track | 1,513mm60in | 1,607mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,496mm59in | 1,610mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 351L | 490L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,125L | 1,450L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 62L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 184g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | - | 1,500-4,500 rpm | 4,750 rpm |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 4,000 rpm | 1,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 7.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 7.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 25.3 s | 34.7 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.6 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.6 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 160 km/h 99 mph | 147 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 207 hp 154 kW |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 210 hp 157 kW |
Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo: 3 hp (2 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 1,286 kg 2,835 lb |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 1,658 kg 3,655 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 233 km/h 145 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 6.5 s |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 7.9 s |
Although Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo has more power, Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo: 1.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo: 1.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 127 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 714 km 444 mi |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 886 km 550 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 207 hp 154 kW | 6.5 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 210 hp 157 kW | 7.9 s | 233 km/h 145 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI |
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| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | 127 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0d BiTurbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 207 hp 154 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 7.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,286 kg 2,835 lb | 1,658 kg 3,655 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 714 km 444 mi | 886 km 550 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 184 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 351 L 12.4 cu ft | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 127 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI | Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo |
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| Consumption | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.80 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,470 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI
- Is 372 kg lighter
- Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0d BiTurbo
- Has 3 hp more
- Has 160 Nm more
- Has 171 km (107 mi) more estimated range
- Has 139 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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