The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 30,800

€ 16,500

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.3 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
59
73.1
82
56.9
69.6
77.5
73.1 in
Width
69.6 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
107.8
190.2
101.4
179.9
190.2 in
Length
179.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.55 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
G09
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
19.44 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
621 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
132.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft