The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 18,200

€ 30,800

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.3 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
56.9
69.6
77.5
59
73.1
82
69.6 in
Width
73.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
101.4
179.9
107.8
190.2
179.9 in
Length
190.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.33 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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29.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
29.36 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
432 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
432 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data