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Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurbovsVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

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
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Comparison overview

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Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    897 km
    558 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
250hp186kW
235hp175kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,733kg3,821lb
1,326kg2,923lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
108.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
897km558mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
4,213mm166in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,779mm70in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,465L
1,305L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
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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 Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
23.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,326 kg
2,923 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 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 Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,733 kg
3,821 lb
1,326 kg
2,923 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
897 km
558 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
184 g/km
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 218 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Is 407 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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