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Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbovsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

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

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Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B)

GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo

210 hp1956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboHatchback2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,376 kg
    3,034 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    849 km
    528 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurboVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
210hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,697kg3,741lb
1,376kg3,034lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
95.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
849km528mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,956cc119cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,863mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
490L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurboVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurboVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
30.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
1,697 kg
3,741 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,376 kg
3,034 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo: 1.1 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)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo: 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 Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 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)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 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 Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurboVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,697 kg
3,741 lb
1,376 kg
3,034 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
849 km
528 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurboVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 321 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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