Opel Insignia petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Opel Insignia equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
160 mm (6.3 inches)
110 mm (4.3 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.83 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.42 m
Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 54 cm longer than the Audi A3, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
1120 litres
Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 150 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 350 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.