Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
250hp186kW
260hp194kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,830mm190in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,858mm73in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
275L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,465L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,825 kg
4,023 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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.5 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo6.9 s

Although Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 0.4 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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
556 km
345 mi
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
642 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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

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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
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
Range score
556 km
345 mi
642 km
399 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 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 Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 245 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

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