Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) · Facelift 2013

OPC 2.8 V6

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,431 kg
    3,155 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
300hp224kW
325hp242kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
435Nm321lb-ft
Curb weight
1,431kg3,155lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
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
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,842mm191in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,858mm73in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
343L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V65,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
21.4 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,431 kg
3,155 lb
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.1 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V66.0 s

Although Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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) 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 3.3 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 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
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.0 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,431 kg
3,155 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
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
Range score
753 km
468 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 319 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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