The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Opel Insignia is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Opel Insignia also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines:
1.4 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel, lPG)
1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Opel Insignia is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines.
Opel Insignia petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Opel Insignia equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
