Opel Insignia 2013 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 45 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Superb engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 6 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 660 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 120 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 1`960 | |
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| The Skoda Superb scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 14 000 | |
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