Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsOpel 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 VI (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,466 kg
    3,232 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
270hp201kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,466kg3,232lb
1,843kg4,063lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,365kg5,214lb
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
65.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
104.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,830mm190in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,858mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
160mm6in
Trunk volume
275L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,465L
Doors
5
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 VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
26.6 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,843 kg
4,063 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.5 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 1.6 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 3.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
603 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.5 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.1 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
270 hp
201 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
714 km
444 mi
603 km
375 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 377 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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