The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
€ 37,000

€ 29,000

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
101.4
180.2
190.2 in
Length
180.2 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.2 %

General
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
G09
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
187 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
17.72 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
659 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
135.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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