Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 79 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.9
4.7
Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 17 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
590 litres
530 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1580 litres
1470 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 110 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.5 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
