Opel Insignia 2008 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 1 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1010 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Opel Insignia has 95 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`613 kg | 1`497 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 512 kg | 638 kg | |
| Opel Insignia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Skoda Superb. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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