The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 37,000

€ 18,200

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.5 %

General
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
G09
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
187 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.36 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
17.72 lb/hp
29.36 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
36 mpg
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
432 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
659 mi
432 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
135.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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