Skoda Superb 2015 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 540 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Superb has 120 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Superb scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 14 200 | 8400 | |
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