Car comparison

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurbovsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Opel Insignia Hatchback (A)

2.0 Turbo

250 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2011-2013
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    897 km
    558 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,439 kg
    3,172 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,733kg3,821lb
1,439kg3,172lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
107.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
897km558mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,465L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: Power
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo5,300 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,550 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm-5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
37.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: 50 hp (37 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
1,733 kg
3,821 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
1,439 kg
3,172 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo7.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI7.5 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
897 km
558 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
223 km/h
139 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,733 kg
3,821 lb
1,439 kg
3,172 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
897 km
558 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
184 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 183 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 294 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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