The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 22,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.8 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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.51 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
120 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
542 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
