BMW 3 series 2018 vs Opel Insignia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 3 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Insignia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 100 NM less than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 28 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1665 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 32 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 155 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 10 400 | |
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