The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
190 HP
184 HP
Torque:
400 NM
380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
7.7 seconds
Opel Insignia engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
57 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance:
160 mm (6.3 inches)
145 mm (5.7 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
4.62 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.43 m
Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 21 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1010 litres
1500 litres
Opel Insignia has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 490 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
no data
2`135
Safety:
Quality:
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
