The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 32,400

€ 30,800

€ 32,400
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 RS TDI 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 1.6 Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 1.6 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 TDI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.02 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
5E
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
621 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 RS TDI
102.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data