The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 23,900
€ 30,800
€ 23,900
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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.83 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
