The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,600

€ 26,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec.
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
59
73.1
82
57.5
71.4
79.4
73.1 in
Width
71.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
107.8
190.2
105
183.4
190.2 in
Length
183.4 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4083 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.17 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
G09
Generation
5E
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 1.8 TSI Green tec
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
129 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
545 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
545 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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).
108 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft