The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,400

€ 29,200

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
59
73.1
82
57.4
71.4
79.4
73.1 in
Width
71.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
107.8
190.6
105.5
183.9
190.6 in
Length
183.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3578 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.02 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
G09
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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26.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
26.7 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
47 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
870 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
870 mi
518 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
102.8 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft