Car comparison

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 TurbovsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 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 Turbo

260 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,402 kg
    3,091 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
260hp194kW
230hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,608kg3,545lb
1,402kg3,091lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
92.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
721km448mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,863mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,516mm60in
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
197g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo5,300 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
23.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 Turbo
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,402 kg
3,091 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)GSi 2.0 Turbo
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 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)GSi 2.0 Turbo7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s

Although Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo: 0.9 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 Turbo
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo: 2.2 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 Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 Turbo
721 km
448 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 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 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
7.3 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 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 Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
260 hp
194 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
1,402 kg
3,091 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
721 km
448 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
-
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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) GSi 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 206 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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