Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5vsOpel 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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Volvo V40

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,574 kg
    3,470 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
254hp189kW
260hp194kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
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
78.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
100.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,830mm190in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,858mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
160mm6in
Trunk volume
324L
520L
Max trunk volume-
1,465L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.5 T5Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 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
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has 6 hp more than Volvo V40 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
360 Nm
266 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
1,574 kg
3,470 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
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
VolvoV402.5 T56.1 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo6.9 s

Although Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, Volvo V40 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 3.0 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
785 km
488 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
254 hp
189 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 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
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
785 km
488 mi
642 km
399 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
-
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleVolvo V40 2.5 T5Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 251 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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