Renault Megane RS vs Opel Insignia GSI
| Category | Opel Insignia GSI | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 260 / 256 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 390 / 288 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1675 / 3693 | 1505 / 3318 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 155 / 153 | 186 / 184 |
| Average price | €52,000 | €40,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Opel Insignia GSI | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.50 | 1:15.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Opel Insignia GSI | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.1 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.5 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.9 s | 22.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.6 s | 5.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.9 mph | 23.8 s @ 122.4 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Opel Insignia GSI | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.3 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 13.0 s | 10.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.9 s | 12.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.9 s | 17.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.8 s | 18.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Opel Insignia GSI | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 25.5 s @ 2257 ft | 23.5 s @ 2057 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 137 m (451 ft) | 138 m (454 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Opel Insignia GSI | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 1388 | 2057 |
| Total | 1481 | 2157 |
Verdict
Megane RS is the fastest by a huge margin.
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