The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 30,900

€ 38,600

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
57
69.6
77.5
59
73.1
82
69.6 in
Width
73.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
59 in
101.4
180.2
107.8
190.2
180.2 in
Length
190.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.88 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
1Z
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
187 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
30 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
565 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
565 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
158.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
158.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data