The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 25,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
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 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.85 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
1Z
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.8
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.53 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
503 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 1.8
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
