Volkswagen Polo VI
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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIvsOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI 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 GTI 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.7 s
- Fastest top speed237 km/h147 mph
- Lightest1,280 kg2,822 lb
- Best power-to-weight156 hp/t117 kW/t6.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Best performance score55/100
- Best economy score91/100
Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
- Most powerful210 hp157 kW
- Highest torque480 Nm354 lb-ft
- Best estimated range849 km528 mi
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best overall score61/100
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200hp149kW | 210hp157kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 480Nm354lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,280kg2,822lb | 1,697kg3,741lb |
| Gross weight | 1,780kg3,924lb | 2,315kg5,104lb |
| Top speed | 237 km/h 147 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 75.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph Calculated | 95.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.8s Calculated | 34.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.7s Calculated | 15.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated | 124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated | 283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 678km421mi Calculated | 849km528mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,956cc119cu in |
| Length | 4,067mm160in | 4,910mm193in |
| Width | 1,751mm69in | 1,863mm73in |
| Height | 1,438mm57in | 1,445mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,549mm100in | 2,829mm111in |
| Front track | 1,522mm60in | 1,607mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,496mm59in | 1,610mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 143mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 305L | 490L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,079L | 1,450L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 62L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 192g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 4,390-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,350 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 4,000 rpm | 1,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.4 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.7 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 26.8 s | 34.5 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h 147 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.7 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.4 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.7 s | 15.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 158 km/h 98 mph | 148 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 200 hp 149 kW |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 210 hp 157 kW |
Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo: 10 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 1,697 kg 3,741 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 6.7 s |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 7.8 s |
Although Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo has more power, Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 124 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 678 km 421 mi |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 849 km 528 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 200 hp 149 kW | 6.7 s | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 210 hp 157 kW | 7.8 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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| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI |
| 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Polo VI 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 6.7 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 |
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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 200 hp 149 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.7 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 237 km/h 147 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb | 1,697 kg 3,741 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 678 km 421 mi | 849 km 528 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 192 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 305 L 10.8 cu ft | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 124 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI | Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.33 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,549 LC/year | 1,916 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
- Is 417 kg lighter
- Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 33 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) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
- Has 10 hp more
- Has 160 Nm more
- Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range
- Has 185 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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