The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
€ 35,300

€ 38,300

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
57
71.4
79.4
59
73.1
82
71.4 in
Width
73.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
59 in
105.5
184.4
107.8
190.2
184.4 in
Length
190.2 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.54 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
5E
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
14.23 lb/hp
12.95 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
37 mpg
22 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
28 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
485 mi
Range
399 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
485 mi
399 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
206.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
121.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data