The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 28,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS.
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia RS
59
73.1
82
57
69.6
77.5
73.1 in
Width
69.6 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59 in
Height
57 in
107.8
190.2
101.5
180.2
190.2 in
Length
180.2 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia RS
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.53 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia RS
G09
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia RS
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia RS
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
