Opel Insignia 2013 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Mokka | 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. | |||
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`140 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 14 200 | |
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