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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 TurbovsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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Opel Insignia Sedan (A)

2.0 Turbo

250 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
824km512mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
90L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo5,300 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,550 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
32.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 Turbo has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,240 kg
4,938 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 Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 Turbo and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.1 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 Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
824 km
512 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
8.6 s
237 km/h
147 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 Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 Turbo 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 Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 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 Sedan (A)2.0 Turbo
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.0 TurboVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
824 km
512 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 TurboVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 585 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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