Car comparison

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6vsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 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) · Facelift 2013

OPC 2.8 V6

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,438 kg
    3,170 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    427 mi
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
325hp242kW
310hp231kW
Torque
435Nm321lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,438kg3,170lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
654km407mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,842mm191in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
343L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,233L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
251g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V65,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
16.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,438 kg
3,170 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)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
270 km/h
168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V66.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5.1 s

Although Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 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)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 2.7 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
654 km
407 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 s
270 km/h
168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,842 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.1 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,438 kg
3,170 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,842 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
654 km
407 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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.

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) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 187 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 327 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 33 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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