Opel Insignia 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 44 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 140 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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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): | 2`075 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 10 000 | |
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