Opel Insignia 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 105 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 175 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 300'000 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 Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 10 200 | |
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