Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Insignia Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Insignia has a 1998cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Insignia shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Insignia's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1733 kgs (3820 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 in the same weight category as the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Insignia shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 247 bhp (184 kW) @ 5300 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Vauxhall-Opel Insignia you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 Fisker Karma Hybrid (167.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel Insignia.

The Vauxhall-Opel Insignia has a Power to weight ratio of 142.5 bhp per ton and 170.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Insignia competing with the 2011 Fisker Karma Hybrid (167.5 bhp per ton) or the 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (167.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Vauxhall-Opel Insignia generating around 170.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 Convertible (195.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1948 Ferrari 166 MM (195.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.5 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 as fast as the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs) the or the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (7.40 secs) the 2013 KIA Pro Ceed GT 1.6 Turbo (7.40 secs) the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (7.40 secs) the and the 2012 Mini Cooper S Paceman (7.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Insignia and the 2001 Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Insignia on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.04 secs @ 91.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 (14.97 secs), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (14.97 secs), and the 1992 Nissan Sunny GTi R (14.98 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Insignia equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Insignia Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison