The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI (08 - 13)
€ 24,100

€ 30,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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, 3.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
1Z
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
158 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.53 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
503 mi
Range
791 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
791 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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).
113.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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