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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B)

1.6 Turbo

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
184hp137kW
200hp149kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,477kg3,256lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
925km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,500mm59in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,650-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
32.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo has 16 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
1,477 kg
3,256 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo8.2 s

Although Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 0.3 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 2.0 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
925 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.2 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
184 hp
137 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
925 km
575 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

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 VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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