Opel Insignia 2013 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, but Opel Insignia torque is 50 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 18 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 60 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 8000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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