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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurbovsVolkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

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

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Opel Insignia Sedan (A)

OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2013
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015

Comparison overview

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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    435 Nm
    321 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
325hp242kW
335hp250kW
Torque
435Nm321lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
2,107kg4,645lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,700kg5,952lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
720km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
5,059mm199in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
90L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo5,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
325 hp
242 kW
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has 10 hp more than Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
2,107 kg
4,645 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)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo6.0 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86.9 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has more power, Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 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 Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 1.1 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 Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
614 km
382 mi
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
720 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 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)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 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)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
2,107 kg
4,645 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
720 km
447 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurboVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 297 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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