Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIvsOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2016
VS

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B)

GSi 2.0 Turbo

260 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
Power
265hp198kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,608kg3,545lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
92.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
721km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,450L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions-
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo5,300 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
1,608 kg
3,545 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI6.3 s
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo: 1.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
721 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
7.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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

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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
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
Range score
714 km
444 mi
721 km
448 mi
CO2 score
-
197 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 308 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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