The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Saloon 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
€ 30,800

€ 22,500

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1498
1856
2084
1445
1769
1969
1856 mm
Width
1769 mm
2084 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1498 mm
Height
1445 mm
2737
4830
2575
4569
4830 mm
Length
4569 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
220 kg
14.01 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
G09
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
150 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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8.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
8.82 kg/bhp
9 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
40 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
621 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
132.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L